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Unit 11 - The Urinary System
Anatomy & Physiology for Health Care Professionals Michener Institute
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List the major organs of the urinary system
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Describe the structure of the ureters
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What are the functions of the ureters
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Describe the structure of the urinary bladder
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What are the functions of the urinary bladder
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Describe the structure of the urethra
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What is the function of the urethra
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Describe the location of the kidneys in the abdominal cavity
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Identify the structures visible in a coronal section of the kidney
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Name the parts of the nephron
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What is the function of the glomerulus and the Bowman capsule in the renal corpuscle
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What are the functions of the proximal convoluted tubule, Henle loop and distal convoluted tubule in the renal tubule
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How do kidneys form urine
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Explain Filtration
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Explain Reabsorption
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Explain Secretion
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What are the countercurrent mechanisms for concentrating or diluting urine
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How is urine regulated
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What are the physical characteristics of normal urine
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