Biology D - Homeostasis - PLC SEPARATE.docx

Learning Checklist (Sep. Bio only) TRUST LOOKS TO THE FUTURA – Futura Learning Partnership

Biology D – Homeostasis & Response

Using a different colour pen, complete this checklist before and after you have studied the topic to show your understanding.

Before the topic After the topic

What do I need to know…?		☹	😐	☺
	Define homeostasis.
	State the function of the sensory and motor neurones.
	Identify key parts of the brain.
	Label parts of the eye and state their function.
	Name glands of the endocrine system and locate them in diagrams.
	Identify the hormones that control the menstrual cycle.
	Name different types of contraception and methods for treating infertility.
	Name some hormones that control plant growth.
	Describe how blood glucose concentration is controlled.
	Describe the cause and treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
	Describe how homeostasis controls core body temperature.
	Describe how water can be lost from the body and the effect on cells of osmotic changes.
	Describe treatments for kidney failure.
	Describe the pathway of a reflex action and why reflex actions are so fast.
	Required practical: investigate the effect of a factor on reaction time.
	Describe how neuroscientists have been able to map the regions of the brain.
	Describe how the eye can focus on near and distant objects.
	Describe the roles of hormones in the menstrual cycle and fertility treatment.
	Describe how different methods of contraception work.
	Required practical - Describe how plant hormones coordinate and control plant growth.
	Describe some symptoms of plant diseases and the pathogens that cause them.
	Explain how ADH regulates water levels.
	Explain control systems in terms of negative feedback.
	Explain the roles of thyroxine and adrenaline in the body.
	Explain why it is difficult to investigate and map the brain.
	Explain how glasses work to correct problems with sight.
	Explain how plant hormones are used in horticulture, agriculture, and the food industry
	Evaluate the different treatments for kidney failure.
	Evaluate the risks and benefits of fertility treatments

TRUST LOOKS TO THE FUTURA – Futura Learning Partnership Learning Checklist (Sep. Bio only)

Biology D– Homeostasis & Response

Using a different colour pen, complete this checklist before and after you have studied the topic to show your understanding.

Before the topic After the topic

What do I need to know…?		☹	😐	☺
	Define homeostasis.
	State the function of the sensory and motor neurones.
	Identify key parts of the brain.
	Label parts of the eye and state their function.
	Name glands of the endocrine system and locate them in diagrams.
	Identify the hormones that control the menstrual cycle.
	Name different types of contraception and methods for treating infertility.
	Name some hormones that control plant growth.
	Describe how blood glucose concentration is controlled.
	Describe the cause and treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
	Describe how homeostasis controls core body temperature.
	Describe how water can be lost from the body and the effect on cells of osmotic changes.
	Describe treatments for kidney failure.
	Describe the pathway of a reflex action and why reflex actions are so fast.
	Required practical: investigate the effect of a factor on reaction time.
	Describe how neuroscientists have been able to map the regions of the brain.
	Describe how the eye can focus on near and distant objects.
	Describe the roles of hormones in the menstrual cycle and fertility treatment.
	Describe how different methods of contraception work.
	Required practical - Describe how plant hormones coordinate and control plant growth.
	Describe some symptoms of plant diseases and the pathogens that cause them.
	Explain how ADH regulates water levels.
	Explain control systems in terms of negative feedback.
	Explain the roles of thyroxine and adrenaline in the body.
	Explain why it is difficult to investigate and map the brain.
	Explain how glasses work to correct problems with sight.
	Explain how plant hormones are used in horticulture, agriculture, and the food industry
	Evaluate the different treatments for kidney failure.
	Evaluate the risks and benefits of fertility treatments