Textbook Question
Name the segments of the nephron distal to the renal corpuscle, and state the functions of each.
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25. The Urinary System
Introduction to the Urinary System
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In the urinary system, which organ filters the blood to remove metabolic wastes and produce urine?
A
Urinary bladder
B
Urethra
C
Ureters
D
Kidneys
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Understand the primary function of each organ listed in the urinary system: the urinary bladder stores urine, the urethra is the passageway for urine to exit the body, and the ureters transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Recall that the kidneys are responsible for filtering blood to remove metabolic wastes, excess substances, and fluids, which are then converted into urine.
Recognize that the process of blood filtration occurs in specialized structures within the kidneys called nephrons.
Identify that the kidneys regulate the composition of blood by filtering out wastes and maintaining electrolyte and fluid balance.
Conclude that among the options given, the kidneys are the organs that perform the critical function of filtering blood and producing urine.
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