Biology GCSE
Homeostasis and movement
What Homeostasis and movement means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Homeostasis and movement
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The use of respiratory energy for muscle contraction enabling movement, and in mammals and birds to maintain a steady body temperature in colder surroundings.
Topics that use Homeostasis and movement
- Aerobic and anaerobic respiration (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Aerobic and anaerobic pathways
- Aerobic respiration
- Anaerobic respiration
- Cellular respiration
- Energy transfer
- Exothermic reactions
- Fermentation
- Metabolism and synthesis
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