CIE A Level Biology復習筆記15.1.2 The Nervous System
The Nervous System The human nervous system consists of the: Central nervous system?(CNS) – the brain and the spinal cord Peripheral nervous system?(PNS) – all of the nerves in the body It allows u...
CIE A Level Biology復習筆記15.1.1 The Endocrine System
The Endocrine System A?hormone?is a?chemical substance?produced by an?endocrine gland?and carried by the?blood They are chemicals which?transmit information from one part of the organism to another...
CIE A Level Biology復習筆記14.2.3 Abscisic Acid & Stomatal Closure
Abscisic Acid & Stomatal Closure During times of?water stress,?the hormone?abscisic acid?(ABA) is produced by plants to?stimulate the closing of their stomata Certain environmental conditions c...
CIE A Level Biology復習筆記14.2.2 Guard Cells
Guard Cells Structure of guard cells Each stoma is surrounded by?two guard cells Guard cells have the following features: Thick?cell walls facing the air outside the leaf and the?stoma Thin?cell wa...
CIE A Level Biology復習筆記14.2.1 Stomata
Stomata Plants carry out?homeostasis?– just like animals they need to maintain a?constant internal environment For example, mesophyll cells in leaves require a?constant supply of carbon dioxide?for...
CIE A Level Biology復習筆記14.1.8 Test Strips & Biosensors
Test Strips & Biosensors Measuring urine glucose concentration People with?diabetes?cannot?control?their blood glucose concentration so that it remains within normal, safe limits The presence o...
CIE A Level Biology復習筆記14.1.7 The Control of Blood Glucose
The Control of Blood Glucose If the concentration of glucose in the blood?decreases?below a certain level, cells may not have enough glucose for?respiration?and may not be able to function normally...
CIE A Level Biology復習筆記14.1.6 Osmoregulation
Osmoregulation The control of the?water potential?of body fluids is known as?osmoregulation Osmoregulation is a key part of?homeostasis Specialised?sensory neurones, known as?osmoreceptors, monitor...
CIE A Level Biology復習筆記14.1.5 Formation of Urine
Formation of Urine in the Nephron The nephron is the?functional unit?of the kidney – the nephrons are responsible for the?formation of urine The process of urine formation in the kidneys occurs in?...
