GCSE Biology: Homeostasis and the Nervous System

Categories: Biology, GCSE
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About Course

Revise how the body keeps its internal conditions stable, how the nervous system and reflex arcs work, and how insulin (and, at Higher tier, glucagon) controls blood glucose. Includes diabetes, the reaction-time practical, exam command words and common mistakes.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Define homeostasis and describe a control system Explain a reflex arc, including what happens at a synapse Describe blood glucose control and compare type 1 and type 2 diabetes Plan a reaction-time investigation and avoid common exam mistakes

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Homeostasis and control systems
  • The nervous system and reflexes
  • Controlling blood glucose

For grown-ups
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