Chapter 14: Coordination and response

This resource is a set of comprehensive AQA Combined Science (Biology) flashcards designed to enhance classroom learning for students. Ideal for high school biology teachers, these flashcards cover key concepts from the AQA Combined Science (Biology) syllabus, providing a quick and effective way for students to review and reinforce their understanding.

Key Features:

• Covers essential AQA Combined Science (Biology) topics
• Easy-to-understand definitions and explanations
• Includes diagrams and examples
• Suitable for quick reviews and interactive activities
• Enhances both individual and group learning experiences

Keywords included:

• function of nervous system
• central nervous system
• peripheral nervous system
• relay neurone
• sensory neurone
• motor neurone
• pathway of reflex arc
• reflex arc
• events at synapse
• importance of synapse
• synapse
• vesicles
• neurotransmitter
• receptor proteins
• synaptic gap
• sense organ
• cornea
• iris
• pupil
• lens
• suspensory ligament
• ciliary muscle
• retina
• optic nerve
• blind spot
• circular and radial muscles
• viewing near object
• viewing far object
• rods
• cones
• definition of hormone
• types of hormone
• fight-or-flight
• nervous vs hormonal system
• homeostasis
• glucose increase
• glucose decrease
• diabetes
• hair erector muscles
• hairs
• sweat gland
• receptor
• sensory neurone
• blood vessels
• fatty tissues
• sweating
• shivering
• hypothalamus
• vasodilation
• vasoconstriction
• gravitropism
• phototropism
• role of auxin in shoot