Role of Hormones in Osmoregulation (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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Osmoregulation
Osmoregulation
Homeostatic control of body's water content
Water potential depends on (name 2 factors)
Water potential depends on (name 2 factors)
Solute concentration and water volume
Osmoreceptor location
Osmoreceptor location
Hypothalamus
Osmoreceptors when water potential drops
Osmoreceptors when water potential drops
Shrink as water leaves by osmosis
ADH full name
ADH full name
Antidiuretic hormone
ADH production site
ADH production site
Hypothalamus
ADH target structures in kidney
ADH target structures in kidney
DCT (distal convoluted tubule) & collecting duct
Aquaporins
Aquaporins
Water channel proteins
Effect of ADH on urine concentration
Effect of ADH on urine concentration
More concentrated urine produced
Osmoregulation feedback type
Osmoregulation feedback type
Negative feedback