Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Homeostasis

Homeostasis — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State the name of cell P.

(a(ii))[3]

State the kinds of blood vessel labelled Q, S and T.

(a(iii))[1]

State the name of the tissue at R that acts as insulation.

(b(i))[3]

Use the information in Fig. 4.2 to describe how raising the temperature of the skin surface affects blood flow to the skin without capsaicin.

(b(ii))[3]

Explain the mechanism that increases blood flow through the skin.

(b(iii))[1]

State the difference between the mean blood flow for the two treatments (with and without capsaicin) at $35\,^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$. Show your working.

(b(iv))[3]

The researchers believed that capsaicin stimulates receptors in the skin. Explain how capsaicin could reach these receptors.

(c)[4]

Explain why regulating body temperature is important in humans.

(d)[3]

Explain how co-ordination by hormones is different from co-ordination by nerves.

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