The diagram shows a vertical section through a human kidney - Leaving Cert Biology - Question b - 2009
Question b
The diagram shows a vertical section through a human kidney.
(i) Name the parts labelled A, B and C.
(ii) Which organ is attached to the kidney by part C?
(iii) I... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:The diagram shows a vertical section through a human kidney - Leaving Cert Biology - Question b - 2009
Step 1
Name the parts labelled A, B and C.
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A = Cortex, B = Medulla / Allow Pyrmaids, C = Ureter.
Step 2
Which organ is attached to the kidney by part C?
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Bladder.
Step 3
In which of the three labelled parts does filtration of the blood occur?
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A / Cortex.
Step 4
Explain the term excretion.
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Excretion is the process of getting rid of waste products of metabolism from the body.
Step 5
Name two substances excreted by the kidneys.
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Water, Salts, Urea (any two of these).
Step 6
Give two other excretory organs in the human body.
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Skin, Lungs, Liver (any two of these).
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