Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in mammals

Homeostasis in mammals — practice question

(a)[2]

Ultrafiltration in the kidney occurs between the glomerulus and the Bowman’s capsule. The afferent blood vessel that carries blood to the glomerulus has a wider lumen than the efferent blood vessel. Explain why the lumen of the afferent blood vessel has to be wider than the lumen of the efferent blood vessel.

(b)[2]

Fig. 9.1 shows a diagram of part of the glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule. (i) Name A and B.

(b(i))[2]

Name A and B.

(b(ii))[3]

Describe the roles of A and B in the formation of the glomerular filtrate.

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