Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Homeostasis and Autonomic Reflexes
Experiment #6 from Human Physiology Experiments
- Observe pulse response to sudden squatting.
- Observe pulse response to sudden standing from a squatting position.
Blood Pressure and Autonomic Reflexes
Experiment #1 from Human Physiology Experiments: Volume 2
- Obtain graphical representation of blood pressure.
- Compare blood pressure before and after exposure to cold stimulus.
- Observe an example of sympathetic nervous system activation (“fight or flight” response).
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Biology
- Theme
- D Continuity and change
- Level of organization
- 3 Organisms
- Topic
- D3.3 Homeostasis
- Section
- Standard level and higher level
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