Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in mammals

Homeostasis in mammals — practice question

Fig. 1.1 is a sketch of a longitudinal section (LS) through a human kidney.
(a)[4]

Use the letters A, B, C and D in Fig. 1.1 to complete Table 1.1. Each letter can be used once, used more than once or not used at all. For each description, write every letter that is correct.

(b)[3]

The volume and water potential of urine produced by the kidney change with the water potential of the blood. This is a result of osmoregulation. Describe the role of aquaporins in osmoregulation.

(c)[3]

Describe the role of the brain in osmoregulation when the water potential of the blood rises above the set point.

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