Course Calendar

February 22-26

ScieMatics

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Video 2

Biology 12

Excretion Journal Entries:

  1. How is urine formed? - draw a nephron
  2. Kidney Dissection drawing - label renal cortex, renal medulla, renal pelvis, nephron location
  3. List 6 blood vessels associated with the nephron (renal artery, renal vein, afferent arteriole, efferent arteriole, glomerulus, peritubular capillaries) - compare and contrast structure & function
  4.  What are the components and characteristics of urine?
  5. How does the nephron reabsorb water?
  6. Describe the source and function of ADH and Aldosterone.
  7. How does caffeine affect urine production?
  8. What can you drink to reduce "hang over" symptoms before going to bed? Why does this work?
  9. Complete and attach the urinalysis

Use Chapter 16 in Inquiry into Life, Chapter 44 in Campbell Biology, the Excretion ppt or google to complete your journal entries.

Excretion ppt

Excretion Quiz (Friday)

Excretion Review Booklet (Friday)

DON'T FORGET TO MEET WITH ME BY 3:30pm ON FRIDAY to discuss your Term 2 mark.

Biology 12 Honours

Work on Frankenstein Models :)

DON'T FORGET TO MEET WITH ME BY 3:30pm ON FRIDAY to discuss your Term 2 mark.