Introduction to Homeostasis (9-1) GCSE

Use questions for the video:

1. Define the term homeostasis? (1)

2. Name 4 things that have to be kept constant in the body (4)

3. Describe what would happen if waste products built up. (1)

4. Name a waste gas produced by cells.(1)

5. State the process in cells which produces this gas. (1)

6. Where does the waste gas leave the body? (1)

7. How does water enter the body? (2)

8. Name the process in cells which produces water. (1)

9. Describe the urine produced by the body when there are high levels of water present. (2)

10. Name 3 substances found in urine (3)

11. Where is the urine stored in the body? (1)

12. Explain why people sweat? (1)

13. Where is the thermoregulatory centre? (1)

14. State the optimum human body temperature? (1)

15. Explain why cells need a constant supply of glucose (1)

16. Name the organ which monitors and controls blood glucose levels (1)

17. Describe the job (role) of insulin (1)

18. What problem do diabetics have? (1) (25 marks)