Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in mammals

Homeostasis in mammals — practice question

The passage gives an overview of the endocrine system. Fill in the blanks using the most suitable scientific terms.
(a)[6]

Fill in the blanks using the most suitable scientific terms.

(b)

A person's blood glucose concentration was recorded at regular time intervals after they ate a glucose-rich meal. Fig. 9.1 presents the findings from this investigation.

(b(i))[3]

Explain how the blood glucose concentration falls during phase A of the curve.

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest why the blood glucose concentration rises again during phase B.

(i)[3]

Explain how the blood glucose concentration falls during phase A of the curve.

(ii)[1]

Suggest why the blood glucose concentration rises again during phase B.

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