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Corresponding to IGCSE Edexcel Pearson Biology specification (information likely to apply to/cover other exam boards). Highly detailed notes, includes step-by-step methods and examples (where helpful to topic) and annotated diagrams.

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  • August 14, 2021
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  • igcse
  • gcse
  • biology
  • edexcel
  • homeostasis
  • hormones
  • response
  • coordination
  • osmoregulation
  • blood concentration
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Class: Biology
Topic: Homeostasis and Hormones
Lesson: Osmoregulation


Osmoregulation

Homeostasis is the state of keeping the body’s internal conditions constant.
Osmoregulation is one way in which the body does this, by maintaining a constant water
level.
 It is an example of negative feedback (the process where a change in the body is
detected and brings about events that return conditions to normal).

3. Collecting duct becomes
less permeable.


2. Pituitary gland is told to 4. Less water is
release less ADH reabsorbed.
(antidiuretic hormone).



1. Hypothalamus detects 5. High volume of
the water level in the dilute urine.
blood as too high.

Set point

1. Hypothalamus detects 5. Low volume of
the water level in the concentrated urine.
blood as too low.



2. Pituitary gland is 4. More water is
told to release less reabsorbed.
ADH.



3. Collecting duct becomes
more permeable.

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