JAMB Biology 1985 Question 27

Question 27

Excretion

Use the diagram (Fig. 1, a section of a mammalian kidney) to answer this question. Reabsorption of useful materials takes place in the parts labelled

Diagram for this question
  1. A.1 and 3
  2. B.3 and 5
  3. C.5 and 6
  4. D.6 and 7
  5. E.2 and 4.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (2 and 4.)

Explanation

Useful substances are taken back into the blood from the kidney tubules, which run through the cortex (2) and down into the inner region (4); 1 is the capsule and 5, 7 and 8 are tubes and vessels.