osmoregulation

Question 1

structure and function of kidneys

Answer 1

2 bean shaped organs that filter blood

Question 2

structure of ureter

Answer 2

tube connecting the kidney to the bladder

Question 3

structure of bladder

Answer 3

organ that stores urine

Question 4

structure and function of urethra

Answer 4

tube that connects to the exterior where urine is released

Question 5

what is urea

Answer 5

toxic waste product of protien breakdown

Question 6

3 things the kidney does

Answer 6

• removal of urea
• adjusment of salt levels in blood
• adjusment of water content in blood

Question 7

what is the filtration unit in the kidneys called?

Answer 7

nephron

Question 8

ultra-filtration process

Answer 8

1. blood comes from renal artery, flow through glomrulus (bundle of capillaries)
2. bc of high pressure water,ions,urea,glucose get squeezed out of blood and into bowmans capsule
3. glomorulus and bowmans capsule act as filters so big molucules like protien and blood cells arent squeezed out

Question 9

filtered liquid =

Answer 9

glomerular filtrate

Question 10

how does glucose get reabsorpped?

Answer 10

glucose -> proximal convulted tubule-> respiration

Question 11

reabosprtion of water?

Answer 11

suffiecent water -> collecting duct -> blood stream