Question 2
FThe Figure shows a nephron from a kidney.
Figure
a.[2]
Name structures P and Q.
b.[3]
Explain how the blood is filtered at P and Q.
c.[2]
The filtrate in Q contains glucose. The urine of a healthy person contains no glucose. Explain why.
d.[1]
A person has a damaged structure P. Large amounts of protein are found in their urine. Suggest why.
7.4 Blood glucose and the urinary system Questions
45 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 7.4 Blood glucose and the urinary system, covering 7.4.1 Insulin and blood glucose control, 7.4.2 Glucagon and blood glucose regulation, 7.4.3 Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, 7.4.4 Structure of the urinary system, 7.4.5 Structure and function of the nephron, 7.4.6 ADH and water regulation, 7.4.7 Treatments for kidney failure, and 7.4.8 Production of urea in the liver. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.