3(j) CO-ORDINATION AND RESPONSE · EXAM QUESTIONS

3.31 Homeostasis

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  1. 01StateShort answer2 marks

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    State what is meant by homeostasis.

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  2. 02NameShort answer3 marks

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    Name three conditions in the body that are kept constant by homeostasis.

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  3. 03WhichMultiple choice1 mark

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    Which is an example of homeostasis?

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  4. 04ExplainShort answer2 marks

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    Explain why body temperature must be kept close to 37 °C.

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  5. 05ExplainShort answer3 marks

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    Explain how negative feedback keeps a condition constant.

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  6. 06SuggestShort answer2 marks

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    Suggest why a thermostat in a house is a good model of homeostasis.

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  7. 07ExplainShort answer2 marks

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    Explain why blood glucose concentration must be kept constant.

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  8. 08ExplainShort answer2 marks

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    Explain why the water content of the blood must be controlled.

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  9. 09IdentifyShort answer1 mark

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    Identify the organ that controls the water content of the blood.

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