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

Stimuli and Responses

Students will explore how organisms increase their chances of survival by responding to changes in their environment. This includes studying taxes, kineses, and the role of receptors.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 3.6.1 Stimuli, both internal and externalDfE A-Level Biology Practical Requirement 10

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Students will explore how organisms increase their chances of survival by responding to changes in their environment. This includes studying taxes, kineses, and the role of receptors.

Key Questions

  1. How do simple organisms respond to environmental stimuli?
  2. What is the function of a Pacinian corpuscle?
  3. How does the human retina process light?

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