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Multiple Choice
Which structure in the urinary system is primarily responsible for the filtration of blood to form urine?
A
Urethra
B
Glomerulus
C
Bladder
D
Ureter
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand the primary function of the urinary system, which is to remove waste products from the blood and regulate water and electrolyte balance.
Identify the key structures of the urinary system: kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Focus on the kidneys, as they are the organs responsible for filtering blood to form urine.
Within the kidneys, locate the nephron, which is the functional unit responsible for the filtration process.
Recognize that the glomerulus, a network of capillaries within the nephron, is the specific structure where blood filtration occurs, leading to the formation of urine.