Histology Lecture 7: Urinary System
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What is the main function of the urinary system?

  • To filter and excrete waste products from the blood (correct)
  • To regulate body temperature
  • To store and concentrate nutrients
  • To produce hormones that regulate growth and development
  • Which part of the kidney filters the blood and regulates electrolyte levels?

  • Renal cortex
  • Renal corpuscles (correct)
  • Renal medulla
  • Ureter
  • What is the term for the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder?

  • Ureter (correct)
  • Collecting duct
  • Blood vessel
  • Urethra
  • Which part of the kidney is located in the outer region and contains the renal corpuscles?

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    What is the term for the functional units of the kidney that filter the blood?

    <p>Nephrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Urinary System Structure

    • The urinary system consists of the kidneys, collecting ducts, blood vessels, and ureter.
    • The kidney is composed of the following components:
      • F: Cortex
      • E: Medulla
      • C: Collecting ducts
      • B: Blood vessels
      • D: Ureter

    Kidney Components

    • The kidney is composed of nephrons, which are the functional units of the kidney.
    • Nephrons are made up of:
      • Renal corpuscles
      • Renal cortex
      • Renal medulla

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    This quiz covers the structure and function of the urinary system, including the kidney, nephrons, and renal components.

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