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GCSE Biology: Negative feedback

Homeostasis and response · AQA GCSE Biology (8461), specification point 4.5.3.7. Cards are generated from the exam board's own specification for "Negative feedback", and every card links back to the page it came from. Higher tier only. Specification © AQA — used with attribution.

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  1. Which glands produce adrenaline?

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    The adrenal glands.

  2. Under what conditions is adrenaline released?

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    In times of fear or stress.

  3. What effect does adrenaline have on heart rate?

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    It increases heart rate, boosting delivery of oxygen and glucose to the brain and muscles.

  4. Adrenaline prepares the body for the '?' response.

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    flight or fight

  5. Which gland produces thyroxine?

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    The thyroid gland.

  6. What does thyroxine stimulate in the body?

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    The basal metabolic rate.

  7. Besides metabolism, what process does thyroxine play an important role in?

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    Growth and development.

  8. Thyroxine levels in the blood are controlled by ?.

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    negative feedback

  9. Which hormone increases the delivery of oxygen and glucose to the brain and muscles?

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    Adrenaline.

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