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What is the role of the nephron in the urinary system?
What is the role of the nephron in the urinary system?
Which part of the urinary ductwork is responsible for collecting urine from multiple minor calyces?
Which part of the urinary ductwork is responsible for collecting urine from multiple minor calyces?
What is contained within the glomerular capsule?
What is contained within the glomerular capsule?
At which location does the renal artery and renal vein enter or exit the kidney?
At which location does the renal artery and renal vein enter or exit the kidney?
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Which structure is primarily responsible for urine concentration in the nephron?
Which structure is primarily responsible for urine concentration in the nephron?
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What is the primary filtration unit of the kidney responsible for urine production?
What is the primary filtration unit of the kidney responsible for urine production?
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In which part of the kidney do the renal pyramids collect urine before it goes to the minor calyx?
In which part of the kidney do the renal pyramids collect urine before it goes to the minor calyx?
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What anatomical structure lies between the bladder and the penile urethra in males?
What anatomical structure lies between the bladder and the penile urethra in males?
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Which structure serves as a collecting area for urine before it reaches the ureter?
Which structure serves as a collecting area for urine before it reaches the ureter?
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What is the order of urine flow starting from the nephron?
What is the order of urine flow starting from the nephron?
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What is the primary function of the renal corpuscle in the nephron?
What is the primary function of the renal corpuscle in the nephron?
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Which anatomical feature distinguishes the male urinary system from the female urinary system?
Which anatomical feature distinguishes the male urinary system from the female urinary system?
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Where do the ureters transport urine to from the kidneys?
Where do the ureters transport urine to from the kidneys?
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