8 marksThe Kidney, Excretion and Osmoregulation

CAPE Biology Unit 2 · 2007 · Paper 2 · Question 6(c)

Discuss the clinical significance of detecting high glucose and protein levels in the urine sample of a 60-year-old patient.

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6(a)(i)Draw a large, labelled diagram illustrating the detailed structure of a nephron from a mammalian kidney.[6 marks]
6(a)(ii)Outline the role of the Loop of Henle in water conservation.[4 marks]
6(b)Discuss the effect of pregnancy on the functioning of the kidney.[2 marks]

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