Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in mammals

Homeostasis in mammals — practice question

Fig. 6.1 presents part of the control mechanism responsible for regulating blood glucose concentration.
(a(i))[3]

Identify the labels P, Q and R. P ........................................ Q ........................................ R ........................................

(a(ii))[1]

State which type of homeostatic control mechanism is operating in Fig. 6.1.

(b)[7]

When blood glucose concentration falls below the set point, a hormone is secreted by the pancreas. Describe how the release of this hormone causes blood glucose concentration to return to the set point.

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