Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Excretion in humans

Excretion in humans — practice question

Fig. 3.1 displays a cross-section of a kidney.
(a)[3]

Fill in the table by giving the names of the parts labelled A, B and C on Fig. 3.1.

(b(i))[1]

Name the blood vessel in Fig. 3.1 with the highest urea concentration.

(b(ii))[1]

Name the blood vessel in Fig. 3.1 with the lowest glucose concentration.

(c)[4]

Explain the role of the kidney in excretion.

(d(i))[3]

Define the term hormone.

(d(ii))[1]

State where testosterone is produced in the body.

(d(iii))[2]

State why testosterone is taken by some people to improve sporting performance.

(e)[2]

Predict the concentration after 14 days, assuming the person does not have another injection, and show your working.

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