10 Questions
What is the primary function of the ureter in the urinary system?
To transport urine towards the urinary bladder
What is the process by which the kidneys remove waste products from the blood?
Excretion
What is the outer portion of the kidney that surrounds the renal medulla?
Renal Cortex
What is the functional unit of the kidney where urine production starts?
Nephron
What is the layer of tissue that surrounds the kidney and protects it from external damage?
Renal Capsule
What is the function of the glomerulus in the renal corpuscle?
To filter blood and produce a protein-free solution
What is the main function of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)?
To reabsorb nutrients and water from the filtrate in bulk
What happens to the filtrate as it flows through the loop of Henle?
Sodium and chloride ions are pumped out in the ascending limb
What is the function of the distal convoluted tubule (DCT)?
To make further adjustments to the filtrate in response to hormones
What is the function of the collecting ducts?
To determine the final composition and volume of the urine
Learn about the different structures of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder, and urethra. Understand the functions of the kidneys, including excretion, regulation of blood pH and ion levels, and blood pressure and volume regulation.
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