Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in mammals

Homeostasis in mammals — practice question

(a)[8]

Describe how the nephron and its associated blood vessels are arranged to support ultrafiltration.

(b)[7]

Describe the effects of insulin in its principal target tissues and explain how these changes alter blood glucose concentration.

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