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Edexcel IGCSE Biology · Spec 2.80-2.82

Homeostasis

What homeostasis is, the stimulus-receptor-effector-response pathway, and negative feedback.

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Homeostasis

Spec 2.80-2.82

What you need to know

  • Explain what homeostasis is
  • Describe the stimulus-response pathway
  • Explain negative feedback

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Define homeostasis.

The maintenance of a constant internal environment in the body.

What is negative feedback?

A control mechanism where a change from the set point is detected and corrected back towards it.

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