Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in mammals

Homeostasis in mammals — practice question

(a)[3]

In mammals, excess amino acids cannot be kept in the body. Outline how liver cells convert excess amino acids into urea.

(b)[4]

The mammalian kidney contains numerous nephrons. Describe how ultrafiltration occurs in the nephron.

(c)[4]

Fig. 7.1 is a diagram of a nephron. Complete Table 7.1 by naming a nephron part that matches each statement: passes through the medulla glucose is reabsorbed into the blood ADH acts on its walls most of the water is reabsorbed into the blood

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