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 following is a key anatomical difference between the male and female urinary systems?

The male urethra is significantly longer than the female urethra.

The male urinary bladder is located above the prostate gland, while females do not have a prostate gland.

The kidneys are located in different positions in males and females.

Females have two ureters while males have only one.

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Step 1: Begin by identifying the anatomical structures involved in the urinary system for both males and females. These include the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.

Step 2: Compare the urethra in males and females. The male urethra is significantly longer because it passes through the prostate gland and the penis, while the female urethra is shorter and opens directly above the vaginal opening.

Step 3: Examine the location of the urinary bladder in males and females. In males, the bladder is positioned above the prostate gland, which is a structure unique to males. Females do not have a prostate gland.

Step 4: Clarify the number of ureters in both sexes. Both males and females have two ureters, one for each kidney, which transport urine to the bladder. The statement suggesting males have only one ureter is anatomically incorrect.

Step 5: Address the position of the kidneys. The kidneys are located in the same anatomical position in both males and females, near the posterior abdominal wall, and are not influenced by sex.