THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

URINARY BLADDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of the renal pelvis?
A
Filters blood as it passes through the glomerulus
B
Changes the color of urine to tell you if you are correctly hydrated.
C
To transport urine out of the body
D
To collect urine as it is first filtered in the kidney
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This funnel-shaped structure collects urine and passes it down two ureters. Urine travels from the ureters to the bladder, where it’s stored.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glomerular filtration is the first step in making urine. It is the process that your kidneys use to filter excess fluid and waste products out of the blood into the urine collecting tubules of the kidney, so they may be eliminated from your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -From the calyces the urine drains into the wider open space of the renal pelvis. This acts like a funnel draining the urine out of the kidney into the ureter.

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