Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in mammals

Homeostasis in mammals — practice question

ADH is a hormone released into a mammal’s blood when the internal environment changes.
(a(i))[1]

State one internal change in a mammal that triggers ADH release.

(a(ii))[1]

Name the body part that secretes ADH into the blood.

(b)[2]

Fig. 1.1 shows a cell from one of the kidney collecting ducts. Name membrane protein A and cell structure B.

(c)[4]

The phosphorylase enzyme stimulates structure B. Describe how structure B responds to this stimulation and describe the effects of this response.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: reduction in water potential (of the blood) / low water potential

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