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What is the primary function of the kidneys?
Control body fluid volume and electrolyte concentrations
What is the main structure responsible for filtration in the kidneys?
Glomerulus
Where does the filtered blood exit from the kidneys?
Paired renal veins
What is the function of the ureter?
Carry excreted urine to the bladder
Which blood vessels supply blood to the kidneys?
Paired renal arteries
Study Notes
Kidney Function and Structure
- The primary function of the kidneys is to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood.
Filtration Process
- The main structure responsible for filtration in the kidneys is the nephron, which consists of a glomerulus and a renal tubule.
- The glomerulus is a cluster of tiny blood vessels that allow water and small substances to pass through, while the renal tubule reabsorbs and secretes substances to form urine.
Blood Flow and Exit
- The filtered blood exits from the kidneys through the renal vein.
Urinary System
- The ureter is a muscular tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.
Blood Supply
- The renal arteries, which branch off from the abdominal aorta, supply blood to the kidneys.
Test your knowledge about human anatomy with this quiz on the structure and function of the kidneys. Learn about the blood-filtering process, the location of the kidneys, and their vascular supply.
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