Biology 5090 · O Level · Urinary system

Urinary system — practice question

(a(i))[3]

Identify the structures marked P, Q and R in Fig. 4.1.

(a(ii))[1]

Name the organ which contains many nephrons.

(a(iii))[1]

Name the organ that stores fluid S before it is released from the body.

(b(i))[1]

State why it is important that urea is removed from the blood in fluid S.

(b(ii))[5]

Use your understanding of nephron function to explain the glucose and protein concentrations in fluid S.

(b(iii))[3]

Explain what would happen to the ion concentration in fluid S if the person drank a large volume of water several hours before the sample was taken.

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