Homeostasis (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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Osmoregulation definition
Osmoregulation definition
Homeostatic control of water potential in blood
Number of kidneys in mammals
Number of kidneys in mammals
Two
Renal artery function
Renal artery function
Delivers oxygenated blood from heart via aorta
Renal vein function
Renal vein function
Returns deoxygenated blood to heart via vena cava
Ureter function
Ureter function
Transports urine from kidney to bladder
Renal pelvis structure and function
Renal pelvis structure and function
Funnel-shaped cavity collecting urine before ureter
Three main regions of kidney
Three main regions of kidney
Fibrous capsule, cortex, medulla
Fibrous capsule function
Fibrous capsule function
Outermost protective membrane surrounding kidney
Cortex location and contents
Cortex location and contents
Light-coloured outer region with renal capsules, convoluted tubules, vessels
Medulla location and contents
Medulla location and contents
Dark-coloured inner region with loops of Henle, collecting ducts, vessels