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What is the main function of the kidneys?
What is the main function of the kidneys?
What is the function of the urinary bladder?
What is the function of the urinary bladder?
What is the process of eliminating urine called?
What is the process of eliminating urine called?
What is the site of blood filtration in the kidneys?
What is the site of blood filtration in the kidneys?
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What forces small solutes and water across the membrane into the capsular space at the renal corpuscle?
What forces small solutes and water across the membrane into the capsular space at the renal corpuscle?
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Study Notes
Kidneys and Urinary System
- The main function of the kidneys is to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood and regulate electrolyte levels.
- The urinary bladder's function is to store urine until it is eliminated from the body.
Urine Elimination
- The process of eliminating urine from the body is called urination or micturition.
Kidney Structure and Function
- The site of blood filtration in the kidneys is the renal corpuscle, also known as Bowman's capsule.
- Hydrostatic pressure forces small solutes and water across the membrane into the capsular space at the renal corpuscle, a process essential for blood filtration and urine formation.
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Test your knowledge of the organs of the urinary system with this quiz. Learn about the functions of the kidneys, urinary tract, and the process of urination. Sharpen your understanding of the filtration process and the elimination of urine.
