Biology reading guide fred and theresa holtzclawchapter osmoregulation and excretion
AP Biology Reading Guide Fred and Theresa Holtzclaw
Chapter 44: Osmoregulation and Excretion
Osmoregulation
Excretion
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Chapter 44: Osmoregulation and Excretion
12. The major types of excretory organs listed below are examples of evolutionary variations on the theme that complex networks of tubules provide a large surface area for the excretion of nitrogenous waste. For each excretory system, give a brief description of how the excretory system functions, followed by examples (phyla and common names where possible).
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14. Draw the human kidney (use Figure 44.14B), and label the renal medulla, renal cortex, and renal pelvis.
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19. The process of converting blood filtrate to urine requires four steps. Label each step in the figure that follows, and explain the key processes that occur in each step.
Chapter 44: Osmoregulation and Excretion
21. Explain the overall concept of the two-solute model for water conservation.
25. Your knowledge of biology from previous chapters should make understanding how ADH works easy to understand. Using the figure below, describe the four steps of ADH action.
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