Chapter 14.2: Homeostasis - Deamination and Ultrafiltration in the Kidney

How does the body make urine? And how is your kidney designed to ensure you don't lose glucose or proteins in your urine? This video is an introduction to the journey inside the kidneys and how the kidneys play a role in regulating the water potential of the blood. The video begins with a description of deamination - the removal of amine groups from amino acids to produce ammonia, urea and ketones. The video then explains how ultrafiltration happens in the glomerulus and bowman's capsule. This section of homeostasis is important because it is often a great choice for 15 mark questions in paper 4. Be sure to ask questions in the comments if you have any.