Distinguish between positive and negative feedback mechanisms such as the effect of oxytocin (in labour) and the control of Ca2+ (linked to osteoporosis) respectively.
1. Understand the concept of homeostasis in the human body 1.1 Define the term homeostasis and apply this to the nervous and endocrine systems. 1.2 Characterise the three classes of neurones and explain how they work in a simple reflex arc. 1.3 Explain the propagation of a nerve impulse and synaptic transmission. 2. Understand the […]