CAIE A-Level Biology A2 14.1.2 Homeostasis Control Principles Questions
Explain homeostasis control principles using evidence from each question and mark scheme.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Biology 9700
- Level
- A2
Explain homeostasis control principles using evidence from each question and mark scheme.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone consisting of 31 amino acids. It is secreted by specialised intestinal epithelial cells known as L cells.
Fig. 6.1 outlines the secretion of GLP-1 and its effects on the pancreas, brain and stomach.
GLP-1 inhibits the emptying of the stomach. This is an example of negative feedback.
Explain what is meant by negative feedback.
any three from:
1 change in a parameter ;
2 detected by receptor ;
3 coordination / described ;
4 (corrective) action taken by effector ;
5 return to, set point / norm / optimum ;