Excretion worksheet

1. June 2005 #2 [20 marks]

(a) With the aid of a diagram, describe the structure of a kidney tubule and explain why its
structure makes it well-suited to its functions. (8 marks)
(b) Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) causes changes in the functioning of the kidney tubule.
Explain how these changes are brought about. (4 marks)
(c) (i) Suggest TWO reasons why osmoregulation is important in plants. (4 marks)
(ii) A farmer selected crops which had deeply penetrating roots, and leaves with thick cuticles
for a particular area of land he wished to cultivate. Fully explain why a farmer would select
these features for his crops. (4 marks)
Total 20 marks

2. June 2011 #5 [15 marks]

The kidney is an important excretory organ in mammals.
(a) Name TWO substances excreted by the kidney. (2 marks)
(b) With the aid of an annotated diagram, explain how urine is formed in the human kidney.
(9 marks)
(c) An analysis of a sample of urine shows the presence of blood cells and glucose. Account
for the presence of these substances in the urine. (4 marks)
Total 15 marks

3. (a) What is negative feedback? (1 mark)

(b) Using a negative feedback mechanism explain the following:
(i) Temperature regulation (7 marks)
(ii) Blood glucose regulation (7 marks)