0654.B13.3.02 — Explain the concept of homeostatic control by negative feedback with reference to a set point: past paper questions
Real questions on 0654.b13.3.02 — explain the concept of homeostatic control by negative feedback with reference to a set point
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- 0973/41 · October/November 2025 · Q1b(ii)[1]
Identify the type of homeostatic control shown in Fig. 1.2.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2023 · Q1a(iii)[1]
State the term used to describe the homeostatic mechanism used to control internal body temperature.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2022 · Q10c(i)[2]
Explain what is meant by the term negative feedback.
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State one other example of negative feedback.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2022 · Q10c(iii)[1]
State the type of response shown by the control of blood glucose concentration.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2021 · Q10b[4]
Fig. 10.1 is a flowchart showing the control of blood glucose concentration. Complete the flowchart in Fig. 10.1. normal blood glucose concentration increase in blood glucose concentration detected by the is released glucose is converted into normal blood glucose concentration decrease in blood glucose concentration de...
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2021 · Q10c[1]
State the term that is used to describe this type of control.
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What examiners said
Negative feedback was correctly identified by some candidates. Homeostasis was a very common incorrect response.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0973/41 Q1(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
Only a small proportion of candidates could identify this type of response as negative feedback.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0973/41 Q10(c)(iii) (Cambridge)
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