Homeostasis
Biology · Year 13 · Organisms Respond to Changes in their Internal and External Environments · 2.º Período

Homeostasis

Students will learn about the principles of homeostasis and negative feedback mechanisms. The focus will be on the control of blood glucose concentration and the regulation of water potential by the kidneys.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 3.6.4 HomeostasisDfE A-Level Biology Quantitative Skills 3.2

About This Topic

Students will learn about the principles of homeostasis and negative feedback mechanisms. The focus will be on the control of blood glucose concentration and the regulation of water potential by the kidneys.

Key Questions

  1. What is the role of negative feedback in homeostasis?
  2. How do insulin and glucagon regulate blood glucose?
  3. How does the nephron control blood water potential?

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