Match Each of the Structures of the Urinary System with Its

question 26

Multiple Choice

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description.
-The first of the tubules in the nephron

• A)Calyx
• B)Urinary bladder
• C)Bowman capsule
• D)Loop of Henle
• E)Renal cortex
• F)Collecting tubule
• G)Proximal convoluted tubule
• H)Renal medulla
• I)Ureters
• J)Renal pyramids
• K)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
• L)Glomerulus
• M)Urethra
• N)Distal convoluted tubule
• O)Renal pelvis

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