Urinary System Comparing Excretion of Different Organismsug4ug4
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 Bowmans capsule
SoluteGlomerulusBowmans 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 (Brights Disease) Inflammation of the
kidney Quick Review Review Questions Pg.348 #1-4 Pg.352 #1-6
