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

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

The Nephron

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures are components of a nephron?

Renal corpuscle and renal tubule

Renal pelvis and ureter

Glomerulus and collecting duct only

Loop of Henle and renal capsule only

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Understand the anatomy of the nephron: The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and forming urine. It consists of two main components: the renal corpuscle and the renal tubule.

Break down the renal corpuscle: The renal corpuscle includes the glomerulus (a network of capillaries) and Bowman's capsule (a structure that surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate).

Examine the renal tubule: The renal tubule is divided into several segments, including the proximal convoluted tubule, Loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, and the collecting duct. These structures are involved in reabsorption and secretion processes.

Eliminate incorrect options: The renal pelvis and ureter are not part of the nephron; they are structures involved in urine transport. Similarly, the glomerulus and collecting duct are components of the nephron but do not represent the nephron as a whole. The Loop of Henle and renal capsule are parts of the nephron but do not encompass all its components.

Select the correct answer: Based on the anatomy of the nephron, the correct components are the renal corpuscle and renal tubule, as these encompass all the structures involved in filtration and urine formation.