A computer program models an automatic control system in the human body. The program records four measurements while the system is working.
Which measurement does the program compare with an optimum level to decide whether a response is needed?
The speed of a nervous response
The extent of contraction of an effector muscle
The amount of hormone released by a gland
The water content of the body
76 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 5.1 Homeostasis, covering 5.1 Homeostasis. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.