Homeostasis and Infectious Disease · Human Systems

Homeostatic Control Mechanisms

Study of negative feedback loops in the regulation of temperature, blood glucose, and water balance.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the nervous system coordinate with the endocrine system to maintain stability?
  2. 2What happens to an organism when feedback loops are disrupted by disease or toxins?
  3. 3How do behavioral adaptations complement physiological responses to environmental stress?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S12U08AC9S12U09
Year: Year 11
Subject: Biology
Unit: Homeostasis and Infectious Disease
Period: Human Systems

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