The Microscopic Functional Units of the Urinary System Are

question 33

Multiple Choice

The microscopic functional units of the urinary system are:

• A) nephrons.
• B) Bowman capsules.
• C) glomeruli.
• D) renal tubules.

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Definitions:

Kidney Dialysis

Kidney dialysis is a medical procedure that mimics the function of the kidneys by removing waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are no longer able to do so.

Semipermeable Membrane

A semipermeable membrane is a type of biological or synthetic, polymeric membrane that will allow certain molecules or ions to pass through it by diffusion and occasionally specialized "facilitated diffusion".

Concentration Gradient

A concentration gradient is a variation in the concentration of a substance across a region, leading to the movement of particles from high to low concentration areas.

Hypotonic Solution

Solution that contains a lower solute (more water) concentration than the cytoplasm of a cell; causes cell to gain water by osmosis.