Excretion & Homeostasis
Explore how the body maintains stable internal conditions through excretion, osmoregulation and homeostatic control mechanisms.
Level
Senior Cycle
Subject
Biology
Specification
Senior Cycle Science
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Learning Outcomes
2.6.11 – 2.6.13 (Homeostasis & Excretion). These learning outcomes explore the maintenance of internal conditions, kidney function, osmoregulation, excretion and feedback mechanisms involved in homeostasis.
- Explain the importance of homeostasis in maintaining life.
- Describe the structure and function of the human kidney.
- Explain the process of urine formation.
- Investigate the regulation of water balance through osmoregulation.
- Describe feedback mechanisms involved in maintaining internal balance.
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