Urinary System
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Comparing Excretion of Different Organisms
ComponentsComponents
Kidney
Nephron
Function of Nephron
Filtration Blood enters nephron through afferent arteriole High blood pressure allows solutes in blood to pass through glomerulus and into Bowman’s capsule SoluteGlomerulusBowman’s capsule WaterYY NaClYY GlucoseYY Amino acidsYY H+ ionsYY Plasma proteinsYN ErythrocytesYN PlateletsYN
Reabsorption Active transport Passive transport
Secretion
Adaptations
Unique Feature Conservation of water is sufficient that the animal does not need to drink water – Obtains enough water as a product of respiration Kangaroo Rat
Effects of ADH
Regulating Blood Pressure
Effects of Renin (enzyme)
Kidney Stones
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Insipidus
Nephritis (Bright’s Disease) Inflammation of the kidney
Quick Review
Review Questions Pg.348 #1-4 Pg.352 #1-6