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Urinary System and Kidney Structure

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Which of the following components is NOT located in the renal cortex?

Distal convoluted tubules
Renal corpuscles
Proximal convoluted tubules
Collecting ducts (correct)

What is the primary function of the nephrons?

Filtration of blood
Production of urine
Regulation of blood pressure
All of the above (correct)

Which of the following structures is directly involved in the filtration of blood in the kidney?

Collecting ducts
Proximal convoluted tubules
Distal convoluted tubules
Renal corpuscles (correct)

What is the primary difference between the renal cortex and the renal medulla?

<p>The renal cortex contains nephrons, while the medulla contains collecting ducts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ureter?

<p>Transport urine from the kidney to the bladder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Urinary System

The urinary system consists of the kidney, collecting ducts, ureter, and blood vessels.

Kidney Structure

The kidney consists of the cortex (F) and medulla (E).
The renal cortex is the outer layer of the kidney.
The renal medulla is the inner layer of the kidney.
The kidney contains collecting ducts (C) and blood vessels (B and A).

Nephrons

Nephrons are the functional units of the kidney.
Nephrons are composed of renal corpuscles.

Renal Corpuscles

Renal corpuscles are the functional units of nephrons.
Renal corpuscles are found in the renal cortex.

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Learn about the components of the urinary system, including the kidney, collecting ducts, and blood vessels, as well as the structure of the kidney and its functional units, nephrons.