Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in mammals

Homeostasis in mammals — practice question

(a)[3]

Fig. 8.1 shows a diagram of a kidney nephron. Using Fig. 8.1, identify A, B and C.

(b)[3]

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) helps maintain the water potential of the blood. Fig. 8.2 shows how blood ADH concentration is related to urine concentration and the rate at which urine flows. The flow rate of urine is the rate at which the kidneys produce urine. Describe the relationships shown in Fig. 8.2.

(c)[5]

Describe and explain how ADH acts on the cells of the collecting duct when the water potential of the blood falls.

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