What this topic covers
Homeostasis and response has 4 subtopics:
- Homeostasis
- The human nervous system
- Hormonal coordination in humans
- Plant hormones (biology only)
GCSE AQA Higher Biology
Homeostasis and response – GCSE AQA Higher Biology revision notes
Revise Homeostasis and response for GCSE AQA Higher Biology, including Homeostasis, The human nervous system, and Hormonal coordination in humans.
Homeostasis and response covers Homeostasis, The human nervous system, Hormonal coordination in humans, and Plant hormones (biology only) in GCSE AQA Higher Biology. 22 lessons in 4 subtopics.
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Subtopics
Homeostasis and response lessons by subtopic
22 lessons, grouped by subtopic.
Homeostasis
The human nervous system
- Structure and Functions of the Brain
- Investigating and Treating Brain Disorders
- Structure of the Eye
- Accommodation and Light Adaptation (Part 1/2)
- Accommodation and Light Adaptation (Part 2/2)
- Vision Problems and Corrections
- Temperature Detection and Control
- Temperature Regulation Mechanisms
Hormonal coordination in humans
- Adrenaline: The Fight or Flight Hormone
- Thyroxine: Metabolism and Feedback Control
- Hormonal methods of contraception
- Non-hormonal methods of contraception
- Evaluating contraceptive methods
- Male and Female Reproductive Hormones
- The Menstrual Cycle and Hormone Control
- Introduction to the Endocrine System
Plant hormones (biology only)
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