C3 Homeostasis: Pearson BTEC National Applied Science (AAQ) Questions

Practise c3 homeostasis with Pearson BTEC National Applied Science (AAQ) questions and mark schemes. Revise C3.1 The purpose of homeostasis in relation to, C3.2 Negative feedback loops effecting the body, C3.3 Positive feedback loops effecting the body.

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What to revise

• C3.1 The purpose of homeostasis in relation to
• C3.2 Negative feedback loops effecting the body
• C3.3 Positive feedback loops effecting the body
• C3.4 Interrelationship between nervous and endocrine system responses
• C3.4.1 role of the autonomic nervous system, breathing, heartbeat
• C3.4.2 role of adrenal glands (fight and flight, heart rate)
• C3.4.3 hypothalamus, endocrine and nervous system
• C3.4.4 peripheral nervous system, autonomic system, relaying information to the brain
• C3.5 Disturbance of homeostasis
• C3.5.1 ageing, weakening of feedback loops, heart failure, diabetes
• C3.5.2 influence of lifestyle

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