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.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Why Drinking Water Is So Important
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how the body regulates hydration levels, as well as what happens when the body becomes dehydrated.
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,...
The Noted Anatomist
The Nephron
This brief video tutorial discusses the nephron, renal corpuscle, renal tubules and JG apparatus: 0:00. Introduction 0:20. Nephron foundations - 0:24. Overview of nephron (parts) - 1:34. Key fluids. plasma, filtrate, tubular fluid,...
The Noted Anatomist
Kidney anatomy
This brief video tutorial discusses the anatomy of the kidney: 0:00. Introduction 0.17. Functions 2:42. Topography 3:55. Renal cortex and renal medulla (pyramids) 7:53. Major and minor calyces, Renal pelvis and hilum 8:50. Sympathetic...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Importance of Vitamin D for Your Body: Synthesis and Functions Explained
This video discusses the importance of vitamin D in the body, how it is synthesized through the skin, liver, and kidneys, and how it affects calcium absorption and bone health. It also explores the potential effects of vitamin D on the...
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...
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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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: The Kidney and Nephron
An explanation of how the kidney functions at its smallest level, the nephron. [18:38]