Biology GCSE
homeostatic data
What homeostatic data means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of homeostatic data
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Data from graphs, charts and tables showing physiological variables, from which baseline set points and the magnitude of deviations following challenges can be determined.
Topics that use homeostatic data
- Maintaining internal environments (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- antagonistic hormones
- antidiuretic hormone
- blood glucose regulation
- Bowman's capsule and ultrafiltration
- collecting duct permeability
- dehydration
- Glucagon
- glycogen
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