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

Introduction to the Urinary System

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

Introduction to the Urinary System

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Multiple Choice

Which of the choices below is not a function of the urinary system?

Regulation of blood pressure

Production of red blood cells

Maintenance of electrolyte balance

Excretion of metabolic waste

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Begin by understanding the primary functions of the urinary system. The urinary system is responsible for filtering blood, removing waste products, and maintaining homeostasis in the body.

Consider the regulation of blood pressure. The kidneys play a crucial role in regulating blood pressure through the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which adjusts blood volume and pressure.

Examine the maintenance of electrolyte balance. The kidneys help maintain electrolyte balance by filtering and reabsorbing ions such as sodium, potassium, and calcium, which are essential for various bodily functions.

Look at the excretion of metabolic waste. The kidneys filter out waste products like urea and creatinine from the blood, which are then excreted in urine.

Identify the production of red blood cells. This function is primarily associated with the bone marrow, stimulated by the hormone erythropoietin, which is produced by the kidneys but is not a direct function of the urinary system itself.