Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

25. The Urinary System

The Nephron

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Multiple Choice

Which type of nephron has relatively short nephron loops that barely extend into the medulla?

Medullary nephrons

Juxtamedullary nephrons

Cortical nephrons

Peritubular nephrons

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Understand the structure of the nephron, which is the functional unit of the kidney, consisting of the renal corpuscle and the renal tubule.

Recognize that nephrons are categorized based on the length of their loops of Henle and their location within the kidney.

Identify the two main types of nephrons: cortical nephrons and juxtamedullary nephrons.

Cortical nephrons have relatively short loops of Henle that barely extend into the medulla, primarily located in the renal cortex.

Juxtamedullary nephrons have longer loops of Henle that extend deep into the medulla, playing a crucial role in concentrating urine.

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