IB Biology Topic D3.3: Homeostasis Notes

D3.3.1 Homeostasis

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D3.3.2 Negative feedback loops in homeostasis

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D3.3.3 Regulation of blood glucose as an example of the role of hormones in homeostasis

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D3.3.4 Physiological changes that form the basis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

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D3.3.5 Thermoregulation as an example of negative feedback control

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D3.3.6 Thermoregulation mechanisms in humans

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D3.3.7 Role of the kidney in osmoregulation and excretion (HL)

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D3.3.8 Role of the glomerulus, Bowman’s capsule and proximal convoluted tubule in excretion (HL)

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D3.3.9 Role of the loop of Henle (HL)

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D3.3.10 Osmoregulation by water reabsorption in the collecting ducts (HL)

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D3.3.11 Changes in blood supply to organs in response to changes in activity (HL)

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