Urinary System Comparing Excretion of Different Organismsug4ug4 Comparing Excretion of Different Organisms ComponentsComponents Kidney Nephron Function of Nephron Filtration Blood enters nephron through afferent arteriole High blood pressure allows solutes in blood to pass through glomerulus and into Bowmans capsule SoluteGlomerulusBowmans capsule WaterYY NaClYY GlucoseYY Amino acidsYY H+ ionsYY Plasma proteinsYN ErythrocytesYN PlateletsYN Reabsorption Active transport Passive transport Secretion Adaptations Unique Feature Conservation of water is sufficient that the animal does not need to drink water Obtains enough water as a product of respiration Kangaroo Rat Effects of ADH Regulating Blood Pressure Effects of Renin (enzyme) Kidney Stones Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Insipidus Nephritis (Brights Disease) Inflammation of the kidney Quick Review Review Questions Pg.348 #1-4 Pg.352 #1-6