GCSE level School biology: Osmoregulation - water control - how the kidney works - dialysis
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INDEX of notes on homeostasis - kidneys and osmoregulation water content control - ion and glucose concentrations - kidney function - associated liver function - kidney failure - dialysis Doc Brown's biology exam revision study notes See also homeostasis - blood sugar control - diabetes and homeostasis - thermoregulation and temperature control This page will help you answer questions such as ... How does the body control its water content? Why is it important for the body to control its water content? How do the kidneys work? Why are the kidneys important? What can you do about kidney failure? Sub-index for this section on kidney function and osmoregulation
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WHERE NEXT? Find your GCSE science course for more help links to revision notes Use your mobile phone or ipad etc. in 'landscape' mode This is a BIG website, you need to take time to explore it [Website Search Box] Homeostasis notes index: Homeostasis - introduction to how it functions (negative feedback systems explained) Homeostasis - control of blood sugar level - insulin and diabetes Homeostasis - thermoregulation, control of temperature Other general HUMAN BIOLOGY revision notes Introduction to the organisation of cells => tissues => organs => organ systems (e.g. in humans) Examples of surfaces for the exchange of substances in animal organisms The brain - what the different parts do and the dangers if damaged An introduction to the nervous system including the reflex arc Hormone systems - Introduction to the endocrine system - adrenaline & thyroxine hormones Hormone systems - menstrual cycle, contraception, fertility treatments Respiration - aerobic and anaerobic in plants and animals. Keeping healthy - communicable diseases - pathogen infections Keeping healthy - non-communicable diseases - risk factors for e.g. cancers Keeping healthy - diet and exercise
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