Homeostasis & ResponseRequired Practical

Memory Aid

Part of Homeostasis IntroGCSE Biology

This required practical covers Memory Aid within Homeostasis Intro for GCSE Biology. Topic 1: Homeostasis Intro It is section 8 of 16 in this topic. Revise both the method and the reason for each step, because practical questions often test understanding rather than pure recall.

Topic position

Section 8 of 16

Practice

15 questions

Recall

20 flashcards

Memory Aid

To remember the components of a control system, use the acronym REACT:

  1. R: Receptor (detects changes in the environment)
  2. E: Effector (carries out the response)
  3. A: Action (the effector carries out an action to reverse the effect of the change)
  4. C: Coordination Centre (interprets signals from the receptor and sends responses to the effector)
  5. T: Threshold (the level at which a response is triggered)

Keep building this topic

Read this section alongside the surrounding pages in Homeostasis Intro. That gives you the full topic sequence instead of a single isolated revision point.

Practice Questions for Homeostasis Intro

What is homeostasis?

  • A. The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body
  • B. The process by which cells divide and grow
  • C. The movement of substances across a cell membrane
  • D. The release of hormones during exercise
1 markfoundation

State the definition of homeostasis and give two examples of what the body regulates.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

What is negative feedback?
A control mechanism where the response counteracts the initial change, helping to maintain stable conditions and return to the set point.
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of stable internal conditions in the body, such as temperature, pH, and water balance.

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