Synopsis
Spec references J247: B3.3g, B3.3i, B3.3j. Summary of homeostasis including removal of waste products, managing water levels, thermoregulation, and managing blood glucose concentration (with diabetes type 1 and 2). Managing glucose levels with insulin is included, but with no reference to glucagon.
- Programme: GCSE Bitesize Revision
- Series: Science
- Episode: Science/Higher Tier
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2010
- Biology (J247): B3.3g, B3.3i, B3.3j
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