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The urethra in males has three parts: prostatic, membranous, and penile
The urethra in males has three parts: prostatic, membranous, and penile
True
The artery that supplies blood to the prostatic part of the male urethra is the inferior vesical artery
The artery that supplies blood to the prostatic part of the male urethra is the inferior vesical artery
True
The membranous part of the male urethra is primarily supplied by the bulbourethral artery
The membranous part of the male urethra is primarily supplied by the bulbourethral artery
False
Podocytes are stellate epithelial cells found in the visceral layer of the glomerular capsule
Podocytes are stellate epithelial cells found in the visceral layer of the glomerular capsule
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The afferent arterioles that bring blood to the glomerular capillaries arise from interlobular arteries in the medulla of the kidney
The afferent arterioles that bring blood to the glomerular capillaries arise from interlobular arteries in the medulla of the kidney
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The pyramids in the kidney are not subdivided into outer and inner zones based on the organization of tubules and blood vessels within them.
The pyramids in the kidney are not subdivided into outer and inner zones based on the organization of tubules and blood vessels within them.
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The urethra receives its innervation from the renal plexus.
The urethra receives its innervation from the renal plexus.
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Podocytes play a role in maintaining filtration rate by adjusting contractions in Bowman's capsule.
Podocytes play a role in maintaining filtration rate by adjusting contractions in Bowman's capsule.
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The metanephros forms a uriniferous tubule draining into the duct farthest from its point of origin.
The metanephros forms a uriniferous tubule draining into the duct farthest from its point of origin.
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The urinary space in Bowman's capsule is also known as Bowman's space.
The urinary space in Bowman's capsule is also known as Bowman's space.
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Blood flow in the kidney starts from the renal pelvis and ends at the renal papilla.
Blood flow in the kidney starts from the renal pelvis and ends at the renal papilla.
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Each vesicular mass in the kidney develops a central cavity and remains linear in shape.
Each vesicular mass in the kidney develops a central cavity and remains linear in shape.
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The proximal tubule consists of the proximal convoluted tubule and the distal straight tubule.
The proximal tubule consists of the proximal convoluted tubule and the distal straight tubule.
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Descending thin limbs of the Loop of Henle begin at the border between the inner and outer stripe of the outer medulla.
Descending thin limbs of the Loop of Henle begin at the border between the inner and outer stripe of the outer medulla.
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Glomerular mesangial cells have a primary role in secretion of hormones to regulate urine output.
Glomerular mesangial cells have a primary role in secretion of hormones to regulate urine output.
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The nephric system includes the pronephros, mesonephros, and metanephros in that specific order during kidney development.
The nephric system includes the pronephros, mesonephros, and metanephros in that specific order during kidney development.
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The pronephros consists of 4-8 pairs of tubules that open into a single primary duct.
The pronephros consists of 4-8 pairs of tubules that open into a single primary duct.
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The mesonephric duct establishes a connection with the primary nephric duct as it grows cranially to join the cloaca.
The mesonephric duct establishes a connection with the primary nephric duct as it grows cranially to join the cloaca.
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The cephalic end of the ureteral bud expands to form the renal pelvis during the development of the metanephros.
The cephalic end of the ureteral bud expands to form the renal pelvis during the development of the metanephros.
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Mesodermal cells become arranged close to the open end of the collecting ducts during the development of the metanephros.
Mesodermal cells become arranged close to the open end of the collecting ducts during the development of the metanephros.
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The Juxtaglomerular Apparatus is located where the thick descending limb meets the macula densa.
The Juxtaglomerular Apparatus is located where the thick descending limb meets the macula densa.
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Extraglomerular mesangial cells are differentiated smooth muscle cells in the walls of the efferent arterioles.
Extraglomerular mesangial cells are differentiated smooth muscle cells in the walls of the efferent arterioles.
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The proximal convoluted tubule is permeable to only water as it descends into the medulla.
The proximal convoluted tubule is permeable to only water as it descends into the medulla.
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The distal convoluted tubule reabsorbs glucose and amino acids from the filtrate back into the bloodstream.
The distal convoluted tubule reabsorbs glucose and amino acids from the filtrate back into the bloodstream.
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The ureters originate from the metanephros embryologically.
The ureters originate from the metanephros embryologically.
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The glomerular basement membrane separates the blood from the capsular space and forms by fusion of the capillary- and podocyte-produced basal laminae.
The glomerular basement membrane separates the blood from the capsular space and forms by fusion of the capillary- and podocyte-produced basal laminae.
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The cells of the proximal tubules have central nuclei and very basophilic cytoplasm because of the abundant mitochondria.
The cells of the proximal tubules have central nuclei and very basophilic cytoplasm because of the abundant mitochondria.
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The thin ascending limb of the loop becomes the thick ascending limb, with simple cuboidal epithelium and many mitochondria.
The thin ascending limb of the loop becomes the thick ascending limb, with simple cuboidal epithelium and many mitochondria.
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Peritubular capillaries are scarce in the surrounding connective tissue interstitium.
Peritubular capillaries are scarce in the surrounding connective tissue interstitium.
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Slit diaphragms in the glomerular filtration barrier are zipper-like structures that bridge adjacent pedicels.
Slit diaphragms in the glomerular filtration barrier are zipper-like structures that bridge adjacent pedicels.
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The kidneys are retroperitoneal organs.
The kidneys are retroperitoneal organs.
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The main function of the nephron is to produce urine.
The main function of the nephron is to produce urine.
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The ureters transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder through peristaltic contractions.
The ureters transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder through peristaltic contractions.
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The trigone is a smooth triangular area in the bladder formed by the openings of the ureters and the urethra.
The trigone is a smooth triangular area in the bladder formed by the openings of the ureters and the urethra.
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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for relaxation of the bladder detrusor muscle during micturition.
The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for relaxation of the bladder detrusor muscle during micturition.
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Filtration in the kidneys primarily occurs in the loop of Henle.
Filtration in the kidneys primarily occurs in the loop of Henle.
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Erythropoietin production is one of the endocrine functions of the kidney.
Erythropoietin production is one of the endocrine functions of the kidney.
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Fenestrated capillaries in the glomerulus allow for efficient filtration due to their large pores.
Fenestrated capillaries in the glomerulus allow for efficient filtration due to their large pores.
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The loop of Henle is responsible for reabsorption of water and electrolytes in the nephron.
The loop of Henle is responsible for reabsorption of water and electrolytes in the nephron.
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The juxtaglomerular apparatus is involved in regulating blood pressure and filtration rate in the kidney.
The juxtaglomerular apparatus is involved in regulating blood pressure and filtration rate in the kidney.
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