Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Homeostasis in mammals

Homeostasis in mammals — practice question

(a)[6]

Describe how insulin helps maintain a constant blood glucose concentration.

(b)[9]

The hormone human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) is made by a woman in the early stages of pregnancy. Describe how a pregnancy test kit can be used to detect HCG.

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This 15-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: A rise in blood glucose is sensed by β cells

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