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5.1.2 Excretion as an example of homeostatic control - Coggle Diagram
5.1.2 Excretion as an example of homeostatic control
Define the term 'excretion'
How is excretion important in
maintaining metabolism and homeostasis?
eg CO2
eg nitrogenous waste
The
liver
Structure
gross structure
label the diagram and label where the blood is coming from/going to
label the structure of and the blood flow through a sinusoid
structure and function of hepatocytes
structure and function of Kupffer cells
the examination and drawing of stained
sections to show the histology of liver tissue
Function
the role of the liver in storage of glycogen
the role of the liver in detoxification
the role of the liver in the formation of urea (the
ornithine cycle covered in outline only)
The
kidney
Structure
draw and label the gross structure of a kidney
draw and label a nephron and the associated blood vessels
the examination and drawing of stained
sections to show the histology of nephrons-label this photo
Function
Ultrafiltration
Selective reabsorption
Production of urine
by the Loop of Henle
the control of the water potential of the blood
draw out a negative feedback loop for ADH
and its effect on the walls of the collecting ducts
describe the role of osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary gland in controlling blood water potential
the effects of kidney failure and its potential treatments- to include the problems that arise from kidney failure
the effect on glomerular filtration
rate (GFR)
the effect on electrolyte balance
the use of renal dialysis for the treatment of kidney failure
the use of transplants for the
treatment of kidney failure
how excretory products can be used in medical
diagnosis- to include the use of urine samples in diagnostic tests
the use of monoclonal
antibodies in pregnancy testing
testing for
anabolic steroids and drugs
