2020HSCShort answer

Q31 (b)

3 marks

Question

Outline how in humans, maintenance of temperature is different to the way that glucose is controlled.

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Solution

Criteria	Marks
• Outlines differences between control of blood glucose and body temperature	3
• Outlines a difference between control of blood glucose and body temperature OR<br>• Identifies two differences	2
• Provides some relevant information	1

Sample answer:

Temperature changes are detected by the hypothalamus in the brain but changes in glucose are detected by the pancreas. The response to changes in temperature is via the nervous system but glucose is regulated via hormones.

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Syllabus alignment

Module 8 · Non-infectious Disease and Disorders

HomeostasisConstruct and interpret negative feedback loops for temperature and glucose regulation.

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