Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in mammals

Homeostasis in mammals — practice question

Fig. 1.1 contains nephron diagrams taken from the kidneys of three mammals, P, Q and R. Each one has been drawn to the same scale.
(a(i))[1]

State how the length of the loop of Henle is related to the water potential of the urine in the three mammals.

(a(ii))[2]

The nephron of a camel resembles that of mammal R. Suggest why it is important for the camel to produce urine with a very low water potential.

(b)[6]

Epithelial cells in the proximal convoluted tubule are specialised for selective reabsorption. Table 1.1 gives three features of these epithelial cells. For each feature, explain how it helps selective reabsorption.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: As the loop of Henle gets longer, the water potential of the urine becomes lower

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