Biology GCSE
minimization of physiological stress
What minimization of physiological stress means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of minimization of physiological stress
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Reference: OCR
Avoiding lethal temperatures, bright heat lamps, dehydrating conditions and excessive confinement times when using living organisms to measure physiological functions and responses to the environment.
Topics that use minimization of physiological stress
- Physiology, responses respiration (OCR GCSE)
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