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Homeostasis

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What you'll learn

How the body maintains stable internal conditions.

Key ideas

  • Homeostasis: temperature, blood glucose and water.
  • The kidneys and excretion (urea); negative feedback.

Exam tips

  • Explain negative feedback.
  • Learn how the skin controls temperature.

Common mistakes

  • Muddling insulin and glucagon.
  • Forgetting the role of the kidneys.
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