Multiple Choice
Which term describes inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney?
25. The Urinary System
Introduction to the Urinary System
Multiple Choice
In the urinary system, which organ filters waste products from the blood to form urine?
A
Urethra
B
Kidneys
C
Ureters
D
Urinary bladder
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the primary function of each organ listed in the urinary system: the urethra, kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder.
Recall that the kidneys are responsible for filtering blood to remove waste products and excess substances, forming urine in the process.
Recognize that the ureters transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder but do not filter blood.
Know that the urinary bladder stores urine temporarily before it is expelled from the body.
Identify that the urethra is the tube through which urine exits the body, and it does not participate in filtering blood.
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