TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do your kidneys work? - Emma Bryce
After drinking a few glasses of water on a hot day, you might be struck with a sudden urge. Behind that feeling are two bean-shaped organs that work as fine-tuned internal sensors. Emma Bryce details how the incredible kidneys balance...
Crash Course
The Excretory System: From Your Heart to the Toilet - CrashCourse Biology
Hank takes us on the fascinating journey through our excretory system to learn how our kidneys make pee.
Curated Video
Nephrons
Microscopic structures in the kidney that filter blood and produce urine. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Your Kidneys Filter GALLONS of Blood
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the significance of the kidneys. You will likely be surprised by the many functions these most valuable organs perform, such as balancing water and electrolytes,...
Curated Video
Biology - Structure of the Kidneys - (Kidneys Part 2/3) #28
This video covers: - The structure of the kidneys and urinary system - The structure of the nephron - How filtrate is filtered from the glomerulus to the Bowman's capsule - Which substances are reabsorbed from the tubules into the blood...
The Noted Anatomist
Proximal and Distal
This video tutorial discusses how the terms "Proximal" and "Distal" are used in anatomy: 0:00. Intro 0:12. Defining proximal and distal 0:21. Practicing the terms using examples 2:07. In-a-Nutshell 2:12. Acknowledgements
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding the Increased Urination During Pregnancy
In this video, the teacher dissects a kidney and explains how it produces urine, then delves into why pregnant women have to pee more frequently. He discusses the changes in the cardiovascular system and kidneys during pregnancy, and how...
Curated Video
Glomerular Filtration Rate - But Easier to Understand
If you want to know how well your kidneys function, a good metric to look at would be the Glomerular Filtration Rate. The Glomerular Filtration Rate is not constant. It needs to be increased or decreased depending on how much the kidney...
Catalyst University
The Renal Corpuscle, Glomerulus, and Blood Filtration
In this video, we will discuss: [1] the anatomy of the renal corpuscle [2] glomerular filtration [3] glomerular filtration rate (GFR) [4] what substances get filtered
The Noted Anatomist
Kidney blood supply
This brief video tutorial discusses the vascular supply of the kidney: 0:00. Introduction 0.23. Arterial supply - 0:26. Renal artery - 1:06. Segmental, Interlobar, Arcuate, Interlobular, AGA 3:03. Nephron portal system - 3:05. Afferent...
JJ Medicine
Nephrotic Syndrome | Clinical Presentation, Causes and Treatment
Lesson on Nephrotic Syndrome and causes including Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Membranous Glomerulonephropathy. Nephrotic syndrome is caused by inflammation of the glomerulus (glomerlonephritis) leading...
msvgo
Human Excretory system – An Overview
This nugget gives an overview of human excretory system, excretory products, urine formation and the process of micturation.
Professor Dave Explains
The Urinary System
So the digestive system gets rid of waste from the food you eat through defecation. But lots of waste will also build up in the bloodstream as a byproduct of metabolism and other processes. What does the body do with this? It will...
Curated OER
Renal System, Part 3/4
The parts of the nephron are described in detail. Pictures are drawn to help your visual learners gain understanding of the function of the urinary system. This is the third of a four-part series on the renal system.
Curated OER
Kidney, Part 2
Zoom in on the nephron and see the different parts explained. Function is not touched on, simply the scientific names of structures. Show this to your anatomy class for a good close-up of a nephron.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: The Kidney and Nephron
An explanation of how the kidney functions at its smallest level, the nephron. [18:38]
TED Talks
Ted Ed: How Do Your Kidneys Work?
After drinking a few glasses of water on a hot day, you might be struck with a sudden, urge. Behind that feeling are two bean-shaped organs that work as fine-tuned internal sensors. This video details how the kidneys balance the amount...
Crash Course
Crash Course A&p #16: Taste and Smell
Hank resists the urge to devour a slice of pizza so that he can walk you through the way we experience our major special senses. It all boils down to one thing: sensory cells translating chemical, electromagnetic, and mechanical stimuli...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Filtration
Take a closer look into the process of filtration, the first step of urine formation. [3:08]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Urinary System: Structure and Function: Lesson 1
This lesson will identify the major structures and functions of the urinary system. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Urinary System: Structure and Function."