IBBiology @Skyline High School

                                                                                                                                                                     

 

Kidney Structure and Function Unit Plan (6 days)

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Assessment Statements

11.3.1

Define excretion.

 

11.3.2

Draw and label a diagram of the kidney.

 

11.3.3

Annotate a diagram of a glomerulus and associated nephron to show the function of each part.

 

11.3.4

Explain the process of ultrafiltration, including blood pressure, fenestrated blood capillaries and basement membrane.

 

11.3.5

Define osmoregulation.

 

11.3.6

Explain the reabsorption of glucose, water and salts in the proximal convoluted tubule, including the roles of microvilli, osmosis and active transport.

 

11.3.7

Explain the roles of the loop of Henle, medulla, collecting duct and ADH (vasopressin) in maintaining the water balance of the blood.

 

11.3.8

Explain the differences in the concentration of proteins, glucose and urea between blood plasma, glomerular filtrate and urine.

 

11.3.9

Explain the presence of glucose in the urine of untreated diabetic patients.

 

H.1.5

Explain the control of ADH (vasopressin) secretion by negative feedback.

 

 

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What You Need to Know

 

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Unit Activities List (will be posted to web as they occur in class)

Kidney structure notes

Kidney dissection

Kidney function notes

Modeling kidney function lab (doc)

Urinalysis lab (doc)

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Key Terms

 

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Helpful Links

Diffusion, Dialysis and Osmosis Tutorial

Membrane Transport

Interactive Cellular Transport

 

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