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SCIENCE
Science Bank 2: Biology
 
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Programme 15: Responding to Stimuli
Programme 16: Homeostasis
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Programme 16: Homeostasis

Aims

The programme aims to provide information and resources to support work in the following homeostasis and hormone areas:

  • how humans maintain a constant body temperature
  • how blood sugar levels are controlled by hormones in the pancreas and liver
  • how kidneys regulate the water content of the body.