Question

answers: a - e
a a tiny filtering unit of the kidneys
b the inflammation of the urethra
c the tube that leads from the bladder to the outside of the body
d a tube that connects a kidney to the bladder
e an inflammation of the bladder

Explanation:

To determine the correct option for "ureter", we analyze each choice:

• Option A: Describes a nephron (kidney’s filtering unit), not ureter.
• Option B: Describes urethritis (inflammation of urethra), not ureter.
• Option C: Describes the urethra (tube from bladder to outside), not ureter.
• Option D: A ureter is a tube that connects a kidney to the bladder. This matches the definition.
• Option E: Describes cystitis (inflammation of bladder), not ureter.

Answer:

D. a tube that connects a kidney to the bladder