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This lesson has been written to cover the part of specification point 5.1.2 © of the OCR A-level Biology A specification which states that students should be able to demonstrate and apply an understanding of the process of selective reabsorption. It has specifically been designed to build on the knowledge gained in the previous lessons on the structure of the nephron and ultrafiltration.

The lesson begins by challenging the students to recall the substances that are found in the glomerular filtrate so that each of them can be considered over the course of the rest of the lesson. Moving forwards, the first of the numerous discussion points which are included in the lesson is used to get students to predict the component of the filtrate which won’t be found in the urine when they are presented with pie charts from each of these situations. Upon learning that glucose is 100% reabsorbed, along with most of the ions and some of the water, the rest of the lesson focuses on describing the relationship between the structure of the PCT and the function of selective reabsorption. Again, this section begins by encouraging the students to discuss and to predict which structures they would expect to find in a section of the kidney if the function is to reabsorb. They are given the chance to see the structure (as shown in the cover image) before each feature is broken down to explain its importance. Time is taken to look at the role of the cotransporter proteins to explain how this allows glucose, along with sodium ions, to be reabsorbed from the lumen of the PCT into the epithelial cells. The final part of the lesson focuses on urea and how the concentration of this substance increases along the tubule as a result of the reabsorption of some of the water.

This lesson has been designed for students studying on the OCR-A level Biology A course and ties in nicely with the other lessons from 5.1.2 (c and d) on the structure and function of the kidney

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Homeostasis, Excretion, Neuronal and Hormonal communication (OCR A-level Biology A)

This bundle of 20 lessons covers the majority of the content that's included in modules 5.1.1 - 5.1.4 of the OCR A-level Biology A specification. All of the lessons are highly detailed and have been planned at length to ensure that they are filled with a wide range of tasks to engage and motivate the students whilst checking on their understanding. The following specification points are covered by the lessons in this bundle: 5.1.1: Communication and homeostasis * The communication between cells by cell signalling * The principle of homeostasis * The physiological and behavioural responses involved in temperature control in endotherms and ectotherms 5.1.2: Excretion as an example of homeostatic control * The functions of the mammalian liver * The gross structure and histology of the kidney * The processes of ultrafiltration and selective reabsorption * The control of the water potential of the blood * The effects of kidney failure and its potential treatments 5.1.3: Neuronal communication * The roles of mammalian sensory receptors in converting stimuli into nerve impulses * The structure and functions of sensory, relay and motor neurones * The generation and transmission of nerve impulses in mammals * The structures and roles of synapses in transmission 5.1.4: Hormonal communication * Endocrine communication by hormones * The structure and functions of the adrenal glands * The structure of the pancreas * The regulation of blood glucose concentration * The difference between diabetes mellitus type I and II * The potential treatments for diabetes mellitus It is estimated that it will take in excess of 2 months of allocated A-level teaching time to cover the detail included in these lessons If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons in this bundle, then download the following lessons as they have been shared for free: * The principles of homeostasis * Temperature control in ectotherms * The functions of the liver * The structure of the kidney * The generation and transmission of nerve impulses * Endocrine communication

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