Edexcel A-Level Biology A2 7.18 Mammalian Kidney Structure Questions

Use cortex, medulla and pelvis landmarks before locating the renal capsule, tubules, loop and collecting duct, and follow filtrate in the correct direction.

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Identify cortex, medulla and renal pelvis from a labelled kidney section.
Locate Bowman's capsule and nephron tubules using cortex and medulla landmarks.
Trace filtrate from the renal capsule through tubules to the collecting duct.

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The kidney is involved in the process of homeostasis in a mammal.

The electron micrograph shows a transverse section of part of a proximal tubule.

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