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Outline two advantages and one disadvantage of maintaining constant internal body temperature.

Important Questions on Homeostasis

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Cambridge IGCSE® Biology Coursebook Third Edition>Chapter 14 - Homeostasis>Questions>Q 14.2
Give two functions of the fatty tissue beneath the skin.
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Cambridge IGCSE® Biology Coursebook Third Edition>Chapter 14 - Homeostasis>Questions>Q 14.3
Explain how sweating helps to cool the body.
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Cambridge IGCSE® Biology Coursebook Third Edition>Chapter 14 - Homeostasis>Questions>Q 14.4
Name the organ which coordinates temperature regulation.
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Cambridge IGCSE® Biology Coursebook Third Edition>Chapter 14 - Homeostasis>Questions>Q 14.5
Explain what vasodilation is, and how it helps to cool the body.
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Cambridge IGCSE® Biology Coursebook Third Edition>Chapter 14 - Homeostasis>Questions>Q 14.6
Explain what is meant by negative feedback.
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Cambridge IGCSE® Biology Coursebook Third Edition>Chapter 14 - Homeostasis>End-of-chapter questions>Q 1
Explain the difference between endothermic and ectothermic.
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Biology Coursebook Third Edition>Chapter 14 - Homeostasis>End-of-chapter questions>Q 1
Explain the difference between dermis and epidermis.
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Cambridge IGCSE® Biology Coursebook Third Edition>Chapter 14 - Homeostasis>End-of-chapter questions>Q 1
Explain the difference between vasoconstriction and vasodilation.