Skip to content

Course home

7.4 Blood glucose and the urinary system
x

Controlling Blood Glucose

Controlling Blood Glucose

Blood Glucose Negative Feedback Loop

Your body relies on homeostasis to maintain a constant internal environment. A major part of this is regulating blood glucose levels, which must remain within a safe range so that your cells have enough fuel for aerobic respiration.

7.4 Blood glucose and the urinary system Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /7.4 Blood glucose and the urinary system

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel GCSE Biology 7.4 Blood glucose and the urinary system for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson breaks down 7.4.1 Insulin and blood glucose control, 7.4.2 Glucagon and blood glucose regulation, 7.4.3 Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, 7.4.4 Structure of the urinary system, 7.4.5 Structure and function of the nephron, 7.4.6 ADH and water regulation, 7.4.7 Treatments for kidney failure, and 7.4.8 Production of urea in the liver, then works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.