AP Biology › Excretory Physiology
Nitrogenous wastes are produced from the degradation of DNA and proteins, and released from the body via the excretory system. Which of the following is the primary nitrogenous waste produced by aquatic animals?
The consumption of alcohol has what effect on the human urinary system?
Unlike the proximal tubule, which selectively reabsorbs many components of the blood filtrate, the descending limb of the loop of Henle possesses channels to reabsorb which single component of the filtrate?
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Which of the following would be filtered by the kidney and not found in urine?
Which of the following functions does antidiuretic hormone (ADH) serve?
Which of the following is the key difference between the ascending limb of the loop of Henle from the descending limb?
Which of the following is true about the nephron and urine production?
Which section of the nephron is most directly affected by antidiuretic hormone?
What are the two primary solutes that affect and produce osmolarity gradients within the nephron?