Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in mammals

Homeostasis in mammals — practice question

In mammals, the concentration of blood glucose is kept near a fixed set point so that the mammal can operate efficiently. This is an example of homeostasis.
(a)[1]

Name the mechanism that keeps blood glucose concentration around a set point.

(b)[3]

Explain the pattern shown in Fig. 10.1 from 15 minutes to 70 minutes.

(c(i))[2]

Identify compound A and state the type of substrate shown by B. The reactions are: $\text{glucose} + \text{oxygen} \xrightarrow{\text{glucose oxidase}} A + \text{hydrogen peroxide}$ $\text{hydrogen peroxide} + B \xrightarrow{\text{peroxidase}} \text{oxidised } B + \text{water}$

(c(ii))[2]

Most people with diabetes mellitus use a biosensor to measure their blood glucose concentration. Suggest the advantages of a biosensor over test strips.

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