AQA spec link: 5.3.3
Relevant chapter: B12.2-Removing waste products . ( Note: This topic is for BIOLOGY only not for combined science students). AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 184-185
*The new specification requires students to know the following;
Students should be able to explain the effect on cells of osmotic changes in body fluids. Water leaves the body via the lungs during exhalation. Water, ions, and urea are lost from the skin in sweat. There is no control over water, ion, or urea loss by the lungs or skin. Excess water, ions, and urea are removed via the kidneys in the urine. If body cells lose or gain too much water by osmosis they do not function efficiently.
The digestion of proteins from the diet results in excess amino acids which need to be excreted safely. In the liver these amino acids are deaminated to form ammonia. Ammonia is toxic and so it is immediately converted to urea for safe excretion.
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AQA Biology-SEPARATE topics PAPER 2 ONLY
Separate Sciences B10.4, B10.5 & B10.6 B11.9 & B11.10 B12.1, B12.2, B12.3, B12.4. B12.5 B13.4, B13.5 & B13.6 B14.5 & B14.6 B15.1, B15,2, B15.3 & B15.4
AQA new specification-B12-Homeostasis in action-Complete bundle
This bundle includes the B12 unit-Homeostasis in action. This is a separates/biology ONLY unit. All lessons have been done in accordance to the specification requirements. Videos have been embedded for ease of use (no internet connection required), and printer friendly resources attached. Search the individual lessons for more information on the lesson content. Save 33% by purchasing this bundle :) Lesson 1-Controlling body temperature Lesson 2-Removing waste products Lesson 3-The human kidney (taught this over 2 lessons, both included in this resource pack). Lesson 4-Dialysis-artificial kidney Lesson 5-Kidney transplants
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