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Homeostasis: AQA GCSE Combined Science questions

Every AQA GCSE Combined Science exam question on 4.5.1 Homeostasis, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q06.3

    June 2024 · Biology Paper 2 Higher

    1 mark4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2024 Biology Paper 2 Higher, question 06.3: Cells in the pancreas detect changes in blood glucose concentration. What type of cell in the body detects changes? [1 mark]

  2. Q06.7

    June 2024 · Biology Paper 2 Higher

    2 marks4.5.1 Homeostasis4.5.3 Hormonal coordination in humans
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    June 2024 Biology Paper 2 Higher, question 06.7: People who do not have diabetes usually have a blood glucose concentration in the range of 4.0 mmol/dm3 to 7.8 mmol/dm3. Describe how the results in Figure 6 sh

  3. Q06.1

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 2 Higher

    1 mark4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2023 Biology Paper 2 Higher, question 06.1: Give one other internal condition controlled by homeostasis. Do not refer to temperature in your answer. [1 mark]

  4. Q06.2

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 2 Higher

    2 marks4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2023 Biology Paper 2 Higher, question 06.2: Explain why the control of body temperature is important. [2 marks]

  5. Q06.3

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 2 Higher

    2 marks4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2023 Biology Paper 2 Higher, question 06.3: Calculate the mean rate of body temperature decrease per hour in the first 4 hours of the swim. [2 marks] Rate = °C per hour

  6. Q06.4

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 2 Higher

    4 marks4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2023 Biology Paper 2 Higher, question 06.4: Hypothermia is a dangerously low body temperature. For this swimmer, a 5.5% decrease in body temperature from the start of the swim will cause hypothermia. Dete

  7. Q06.6

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 2 Higher

    5 marks4.5.3 Hormonal coordination in humans4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2023 Biology Paper 2 Higher, question 06.6: Explain the role of the adrenal glands in responding to a decrease in body temperature. [5 marks]

  8. Q02.2

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.5.2 The human nervous system4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2023 Biology Paper 2 Foundation, question 02.2: How could the method be improved? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Measure the reaction time with a stopwatch. Only test reaction time to seeing a colour change. Repe

  9. Q02.3

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.5.2 The human nervous system4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2023 Biology Paper 2 Foundation, question 02.3: A shorter reaction time means the student reacted faster. The student reacted faster as each test was repeated. Suggest one reason why the student’s reactions g

  10. Q02.4

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.5.2 The human nervous system4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2023 Biology Paper 2 Foundation, question 02.4: Complete Figure 2. You should: • plot the data from Table 2 as a bar chart • label each bar • label the y-axis. [2 marks] Figure 2

  11. Q02.5

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.5.2 The human nervous system4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2023 Biology Paper 2 Foundation, question 02.5: Compare the reaction time when seeing the stimulus with the reaction time when hearing the stimulus. [1 mark]

  12. Q05.1

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 2 Foundation

    3 marks4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2023 Biology Paper 2 Foundation, question 05.1: Draw one line from each part involved in temperature control to the function of that part. [3 marks] Part involved in temperature control Function Brain Muscle

  13. Q05.2

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2023 Biology Paper 2 Foundation, question 05.2: Why is homeostasis important? [2 marks] Tick () two boxes. To allow cells to function properly To change body temperature to match air temperature To decrease

  14. Q05.3

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 2 Foundation

    1 mark4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2023 Biology Paper 2 Foundation, question 05.3: Describe the trend shown in Figure 6. [1 mark]

  15. Q05.4

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2023 Biology Paper 2 Foundation, question 05.4: Determine the change in body temperature in the first 4 hours of the swim. [2 marks] Change in body temperature = °C

  16. Q05.5

    June 2023 · Biology Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2023 Biology Paper 2 Foundation, question 05.5: Hypothermia is a dangerously low body temperature of 35 °C or colder. Predict when the swimmer was first at risk of hypothermia. You should extend the line on F

  17. Q04.1

    November 2020 · Biology Paper 2 Foundation

    2 marks4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    November 2020 Biology Paper 2 Foundation, question 04.1: Which two processes are regulated by homeostasis? [2 marks] Tick () two boxes. Controlling water output in urine Defending the body against pathogens How quick

  18. Q06.1

    June 2019 · Biology Paper 2 Higher

    2 marks4.5.1 Homeostasis
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    June 2019 Biology Paper 2 Higher, question 06.1: Define the term homeostasis. [2 marks]
All 18 questions on Homeostasis, as a list
  1. June 2024, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q06.3 (1 mark): Cells in the pancreas detect changes in blood glucose concentration. What type of cell in the body detects changes? [1 mark]
  2. June 2024, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q06.7 (2 marks): People who do not have diabetes usually have a blood glucose concentration in the range of 4.0 mmol/dm3 to 7.8 mmol/dm3. Describe how the results in Figure 6 sh
  3. June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q06.1 (1 mark): Give one other internal condition controlled by homeostasis. Do not refer to temperature in your answer. [1 mark]
  4. June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q06.2 (2 marks): Explain why the control of body temperature is important. [2 marks]
  5. June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q06.3 (2 marks): Calculate the mean rate of body temperature decrease per hour in the first 4 hours of the swim. [2 marks] Rate = °C per hour
  6. June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q06.4 (4 marks): Hypothermia is a dangerously low body temperature. For this swimmer, a 5.5% decrease in body temperature from the start of the swim will cause hypothermia. Dete
  7. June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q06.6 (5 marks): Explain the role of the adrenal glands in responding to a decrease in body temperature. [5 marks]
  8. June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Foundation, Q02.2 (1 mark): How could the method be improved? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Measure the reaction time with a stopwatch. Only test reaction time to seeing a colour change. Repe
  9. June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Foundation, Q02.3 (1 mark): A shorter reaction time means the student reacted faster. The student reacted faster as each test was repeated. Suggest one reason why the student’s reactions g
  10. June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Foundation, Q02.4 (2 marks): Complete Figure 2. You should: • plot the data from Table 2 as a bar chart • label each bar • label the y-axis. [2 marks] Figure 2
  11. June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Foundation, Q02.5 (1 mark): Compare the reaction time when seeing the stimulus with the reaction time when hearing the stimulus. [1 mark]
  12. June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Foundation, Q05.1 (3 marks): Draw one line from each part involved in temperature control to the function of that part. [3 marks] Part involved in temperature control Function Brain Muscle
  13. June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Foundation, Q05.2 (2 marks): Why is homeostasis important? [2 marks] Tick () two boxes. To allow cells to function properly To change body temperature to match air temperature To decrease
  14. June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Foundation, Q05.3 (1 mark): Describe the trend shown in Figure 6. [1 mark]
  15. June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Foundation, Q05.4 (2 marks): Determine the change in body temperature in the first 4 hours of the swim. [2 marks] Change in body temperature = °C
  16. June 2023, Biology Paper 2 Foundation, Q05.5 (2 marks): Hypothermia is a dangerously low body temperature of 35 °C or colder. Predict when the swimmer was first at risk of hypothermia. You should extend the line on F
  17. November 2020, Biology Paper 2 Foundation, Q04.1 (2 marks): Which two processes are regulated by homeostasis? [2 marks] Tick () two boxes. Controlling water output in urine Defending the body against pathogens How quick
  18. June 2019, Biology Paper 2 Higher, Q06.1 (2 marks): Define the term homeostasis. [2 marks]

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