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Homeostasis GCSE questions

Cover the answers and try these Homeostasis checks first. The full quiz in the app includes hints.

How to use these

Write your answer, then check. If you miss one, open the Homeostasis lesson before you retry.

Practice questions

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Question 1 [1 mark]

Homeostasis is...

Question 2 [1 mark]

Which is a correct comparison of nervous and hormonal control?

Question 3 [1 mark]

The CNS is made of...

Question 4 [1 mark]

The correct order for a coordinated response is...

Common mistakes

Answers and working

Q1. maintaining a constant internal environment
Q2. Nerves are usually faster and more short-lived; hormones are slower and longer lasting
Q3. the brain and spinal cord
Q4. stimulus → receptor → coordinator → effector → response

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