D3.3 Homeostasis

Master D3.3 Homeostasis with International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology exam-style questions, flashcards, lessons, and notes. All resources are aligned with the International Baccalaureate (IB) syllabus and designed for both SL and HL students.

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D3.3.1 Homeostasis

D3.3.2 Negative feedback loops in homeostasis

D3.3.3 Regulation of blood glucose as an example of the role of hormones in homeostasis

D3.3.4 Physiological changes that form the basis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

D3.3.5 Thermoregulation as an example of negative feedback control

D3.3.6 Thermoregulation mechanisms in humans

D3.3.7 Role of the kidney in osmoregulation and excretion (HL)

D3.3.8 Role of the glomerulus, Bowman’s capsule and proximal convoluted tubule in excretion (HL)

D3.3.9 Role of the loop of Henle (HL)

D3.3.10 Osmoregulation by water reabsorption in the collecting ducts (HL)

D3.3.11 Changes in blood supply to organs in response to changes in activity (HL)

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