1. Describe the general functions of the urinary system.
2. Describe the gross anatomy of the organs of the urinary system, and their
functions.
3. Trace the flow of urine through the nephron and larger organs until it is
released from the body..
4. Describe the histology and anatomy of a nephron.
5. List the general functions of the nephron. Distinguish between the functions
of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.
6. Name the three layers of the urinary bladder, including the tissues of each,
and their functions.
Be able to recognize the following structures.
| urine | nephron | collecting ducts | |
| calyces | renal pelvis | ureter | urniary bladder |
| urethra | urinary mucosa | muscularis | renal artery |
| afferent arteriole | glomerular capillaries | efferent arteriole | glomerular capsule |
| PCT | loop of nephron | DCT |
Human Anatomy
Course
at St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus
04/2007