GCSE AQA Biology · Topic 5
Homeostasis and Response
In short
Topic 5: Homeostasis and Response in GCSE AQA Biology covers 5 topics: Homeostasis, The Human Nervous System, Hormones: Maintaining Blood Homeostasis, Hormones in Humans: Reproduction & Metabolism and 1 more. Each one below lists the key points to revise.
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What is in Topic 5: Homeostasis and Response?
Topic 5: Homeostasis and Response
Homeostasis
- Homeostasis and control systems
The Human Nervous System
- Structure and function
- Reflex actions
- Required practical: reaction time
- The brain
- The eye
- Control of body temperature
Hormones: Maintaining Blood Homeostasis
- Human endocrine system
- Control of blood glucose concentration
- Maintaining water and nitrogen balance
- The role of the kidneys
Hormones in Humans: Reproduction & Metabolism
- Hormones in human reproduction
- Contraception
- Using hormones to treat infertility
- Negative feedback
Plant Hormones
- Control and coordination in plants
- Uses of plant hormones
Homeostasis and Response: common questions
What is in Topic 5: Homeostasis and Response?
It covers 5 topics: Homeostasis; The Human Nervous System; Hormones: Maintaining Blood Homeostasis; Hormones in Humans: Reproduction & Metabolism; Plant Hormones.
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