Kidney Structure and Function

Start with the overview

Kidney Structure and Function brings together resources on kidneys, excretion and the control of internal conditions. Start with the mind map Homeostasis & The Kidney. It outlines the role of the excretory system in removing waste and regulating water levels. The mind map The Kidney introduces excretion and identifies the nephron as a structural and functional part of the kidney.

For a broader view of homeostasis, the GCSE AQA Biology mind map on kidneys and homeostasis lists conditions the body controls, including temperature, water content, ion content and blood sugar level.

Move from structure to function

After an overview, use Kidney function to study filtration in the nephron. It describes how pressure squeezes water, urea, ions and sugar out of the blood. The Kidney & Homeostasis also covers kidney structure, filtration, selective reabsorption and water regulation.

For question-based practice, the Kidneys and Excretion flashcards cover kidney structure and blood supply, as well as filtration in Bowman's capsule. A separate flashcard deck on kidney function asks about the limbs of the loop of Henle and what happens there.

Combine maps, flashcards and quizzes

Use a mind map first to follow the connections between terms. Then work through the flashcards without looking at the map. Return to the map when you need to check a term or process, and try a quiz such as The Kidney or Excretion to practice the topic in another format.

Find the unit connection

This topic is part of Homeostasis and Excretion in Biology and natural sciences. Resources such as Homeostasis & The Kidney connect kidney function with waste removal and water regulation, while the GCSE AQA Biology mind map places kidneys alongside other controlled conditions. Choose a resource from the page and follow the connections at your own pace.