What this topic covers
Topic 7: Animal coordination, control and homeostasis has 4 subtopics:
- Homeostasis
- The human nervous system
- Hormonal coordination in humans
- Additional homeostasis anchors
GCSE Edexcel Foundation Biology
Topic 7: Animal coordination, control and homeostasis – GCSE Edexcel Foundation Biology revision notes
Revise Topic 7: Animal coordination, control and homeostasis for GCSE Edexcel Foundation Biology, including Homeostasis. 17 lessons across 4 subtopics.
Hormones, homeostasis, thermoregulation, diabetes and osmoregulation. 17 lessons in 4 subtopics.
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Subtopics
Topic 7: Animal coordination, control and homeostasis lessons by subtopic
17 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
Homeostasis
The human nervous system
Hormonal coordination in humans
- Introduction to the Endocrine System
- Major Endocrine Glands and Their Locations
- How the Pancreas Controls Blood Glucose
- Types of Diabetes and Their Treatment
- Water Loss and Osmotic Effects
- Kidney Function and Urea Formation
- Kidney Failure Treatments
- Male and Female Reproductive Hormones
- The Menstrual Cycle
- Hormonal methods of contraception
- Non-hormonal methods of contraception
- Evaluating contraceptive methods
Additional homeostasis anchors
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