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

Where does newly formed urine first collect in the kidney?

Renal cortex

Minor calyx

Ureter

Renal pelvis

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Understand the anatomy of the kidney: The kidney is divided into several regions, including the renal cortex, renal medulla, and renal pelvis. Urine formation begins in the nephrons located in the renal cortex and medulla.

Learn the pathway of urine flow: Newly formed urine flows from the nephrons into the collecting ducts, which are located in the renal medulla. From there, it moves into the minor calyces.

Define the minor calyx: The minor calyx is a small, cup-shaped structure that collects urine from the collecting ducts. It is the first location where urine collects after being formed.

Trace the flow beyond the minor calyx: After the minor calyx, urine flows into the major calyces, then into the renal pelvis, and finally into the ureter, which transports urine to the bladder.

Review the options provided: Based on the anatomy and urine flow pathway, the correct answer is the minor calyx, as it is the first structure where newly formed urine collects in the kidney.