AQA new specification-Homeostasis and Reflex actions-B10.1 and B10.3

Principles of homeostasis combined with reflex actions lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a mixed ability class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes powerpoint timers, embedded video, worksheet and anwers, plenary, exam question progress check, homework and answers. Plus homeostasis and reflex arcs catchphrase game plenary

AQA spec link: 4.5.1
Relevant chapter: B10 The human nervous system. AQA Biology combined edition textbook-Page 133-134
Students are required to know the following;
Students should be able to explain that homeostasis is the regulation of the internal conditions of a cell or organism to maintain optimum conditions for function in response to internal and external changes.
Homeostasis maintains optimal conditions for enzyme action and all cell
functions.
In the human body, these include control of:
• blood glucose concentration
• body temperature
• water levels.
These automatic control systems may involve nervous responses or chemical responses.
All control systems include:
• cells called receptors, which detect stimuli (changes in theenvironment)
• coordination centres (such as the brain, spinal cord and pancreas) that receive and process information from receptors
• effectors, muscles or glands, which bring about responses which
restore optimum levels.

AQA spec link: 4.5.2
Relevant chapter: B10 The human nervous system. AQA Biology combined edition textbook-Page 137-13
Students are required to know the following;
Students should be able to explain how the various structures in a reflex arc – including the sensory neurone, synapse, relay neurone and motor neurone – relate to their function. Students should understand why reflex actions are important.
Reflex actions are automatic and rapid; they do not involve the conscious part of the brain.