Biology A-Level
set point
What set point means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of set point
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The value that a physiological control system works around, with levels fluctuating around it rather than being held exactly.
Topics that use set point
Related terms
- amplification of a change
- corrective response
- degree of control
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- insulin and glucagon
- internal environment
- interpreting data
- justifying with figures
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