Task

Water will
on Entry What do you think?
What happens
enter the
to animal cells
cells by You produce
What happensa
if they are put toof
urine if you
lot DILUTE
osmosis and
into a very drink LOTS of
dilute urine!
water?
could pop
solution?
them High sugar
Whatcause
can can
happen if
water to
blood sugar
moveare
levels outtoo
of
cells – cells
high?
will shrivel
LO: To describe the importance of homeostasis .
 Homeostasis
Learning Objective: 7Cs: Critical
Thinking,
To describe the communication
and collaboration
importance of January 27, 2025
homeostasis.
.Success Criteria:
I can state the definition of homeostasis and
identify the different components involved
I can list the conditions controlled by
homeostasis
I can explain importance of homeostasis
Keywords:
Homeostasis, Hormones, Glands
LO: To describe the importance of homeostasis .
 Starter activity
Homeostasis keeping conditions (in the body)
within narrow limits / constant
Why is homeostasis important in the Life
body?
because optimum conditions are needed for threatenin
processes within the body / enzyme reactions g 42°C
High fever
What needs to 39-40°C
be controlled?
Normal
• Temperature
37°C
• Blood
glucose Hypotherm
• Water ia 35°C
content
LO: To describe the importance of homeostasis .
 Temperature control
Chemical reactions go Chemical reactions can’t
too slow to keep us happen because ENZYMES
alive DENATURE and stop
working
Controlle
d by the
brain

We shiver, hair stands

up and blood flow near We sweat, hairs go flat,
to skin decreases. blood flows near the skin
Blood Glucose concentration
Too much glucose in the Affects respiration
blood can cause long term and brain function
damage to circulation
system Controlle
d by the
pancreas
The pancreas releases The pancreas releases a
hormones that make the hormone to make the liver
liver lower the blood raise the blood glucose
 Water content control
Too much can affect Too little can affect
osmosis and damage cells osmosis and damage
cells
Controlle
d by the
kidneys
We get rid of extra The less we sweat the
water by producing less urine/concentrated
lots of DILUTE URINE urine is produced
 Connecting to Previous
Learning :
The control systems that maintain
our internal environment can Homeostasis also
involve the nervous system and involves the same
hormonal system control mechanism.
Receptor- Receives
information
Coordinators-
Receive and Process
the information.
Effectors- Which
bring about a
The control system are able to transmit
response in order to
messages around the body, either as restore the levels.
nervous impulses or as chemical
What are hormones:
Many functions of the human body are controlled by chemicals
called hormones.

Chemical Messenger (made up of a protein)

Produce by glands

Released into blood

Stimulates the target organ/tissue

LO: To describe the importance of homeostasis .

 Quick Check for Understanding

LO: To describe the importance of homeostasis .

 Task 1 – 10 mins
1. There are a number of internal conditions in human
that are maintained by homeostasis.

a. Identify the three internal conditions controlled in

humans

b. For each internal condition you’ve listed, explain why it

is important to maintain that condition at a certain level.

LO: To describe the importance of homeostasis .

 Task 1 – Self Assessment
1. There are a number of internal conditions in human that are
maintained by homeostasis.
a. Identify the three internal conditions controlled in humans

1) Water content control

2) Control of Blood glucose levels
3) Body temperature

Water Content Control- to make sure cells maintain their shape and not
damaged due to osmosis.
Temperature control- Enzymes are sensitive to temperature, an
increase or decrease in body temperature can affect the working of
enzymes.
Control of Blood glucose levels: To ensure a constant release of energy
required for body reactions.
LO: To describe the importance of homeostasis .
 Task 2- 10 mins
The human body produces many hormones.
(a) (i) What is a hormone?(1)
(ii) Name an organ that produces a hormone.(1)
(iii) How are hormones transported to their target organs? (1)
Long distance runners are
advised to take several
drinks during a race.
The table gives the
composition of two drinks,
Isotonic and Cola.

Explain why Isotonic

would be the best drink
 Task 2-Self Assessment
Long distance runners are advised to take several drinks during a race.
The table gives the composition of two drinks, Isotonic and Cola.

Explain why Isotonic would be the best drink for a long distance runner
on a hot day.
any two from:
• more or most ions / sodium /
chloride or replaces ions / sodium / chloride
do not accept more ions / sodium /
chloride for energy
• lost in sweat
• to keep blood concentration
constant
• less sugar therefore less
 Plenary: 3 min

1 Stanine Stanine
Stanine
6-7
2-3 (WT) 4-5 (WA)
2 (WAB)
I can list the
I can state the

3 definition of
homeostasis and
identify the different
conditions
controlled by
homeostasis
I can explain
importance of
homeostasis

4
components involved

Reflect on your
5 learning today.

L.O.: To describe the importance of homeostasis .

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