The diagram shows a vertical section through a human kidney - Leaving Cert Biology - Question 6 - 2013
Question 6
The diagram shows a vertical section through a human kidney.
(a) Name the parts labelled A, B and C.
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Step 1
Name the parts labelled A, B and C.
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A = Cortex
B = Medullary Pyramid
C = Ureter
Step 2
Name the organ that is attached to the kidney by part C.
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Bladder
Step 3
Name one substance excreted by the kidneys.
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Urine
Step 4
Name the site in the kidney where filtration takes place.
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Cortex or Bowman's capsule or glomerulus
Step 5
Suggest one possible treatment for kidney failure.
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Dialysis or transplant
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