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.
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...
Curated OER
Kidney, Part 1
The different parts of the kidney are pointed out on a model by a teacher. Briefly show your class the components of a kidney with this clip.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: The Kidney and Nephron
An explanation of how the kidney functions at its smallest level, the nephron. [18:38]