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 OER
Renal System, Part 2/4
In part two of the renal system lecture, the functions of the kidneys are explored. X-rays are shown with the kidneys highlighted. The microscopic journey begins with the nephron, and will continue in part three.
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]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Blood Pressure Control: Parts of a Nephron
Learn about the 5 major parts of the kidney's nephron with this video lecture. Also explained is the function of the kidney. [9:07]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Filtration
Take a closer look into the process of filtration, the first step of urine formation. [3:08]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Shigellosis?
This video explains the causes, symptoms, complications, and diagnosis of shigellosis. [4:54]
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."