Regulating Internal Conditions

Biology: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 5.1.2

Regulating Internal Conditions

Humans must regulate their body’s internal conditions to make sure that enzymes and cells function well. The conditions that need to be regulated are:

Internal body temperature

Internal body temperature

Urea concentration (in urine)

Urea concentration (in urine)

Water levels

Water levels

Blood sugar levels

Blood sugar levels

Carbon dioxide levels

Carbon dioxide levels

Test yourself on Regulating Internal Conditions

  • Why must the body regulate its internal temperature?

  • Why must the body regulate its urea concentration?

  • Why must the body regulate its carbon dioxide levels?

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