Topic 11.3: The kidney

11.3.1 Define excretion

11.3.2 Draw and label a diagram of the kidney

11.3.3 Annotate a diagram of a glomerulus and associated nephron to show the function of each part

11.3.4 Explain the process of ultrafiltration, including blood pressure, fenestrated blood capillaries and basement membrane

11.3.5 Define osmoregulation

11.3.6 Explain the reabsorption of glucose, water and salts in the proximal convulated tubule, including the roles of microvilli, osmosis and active transport

11.3.7 Explain the roles of the loop of Henle, medulla, collecting duct and ADH (vasopressin) in maintaining the water balance of the blood

11.3.8 Explain the differences in the concentration of proteins, glucose and urea between blood plasma, glomerular filtrate and urine

11.3.9 Explain the presence of glucose in the urine of untreated diabetic patients