The role of the hypothalamus in water levels in blood | Short Circuit
An explanation and visualisation of how the hypothalamus works to control water concentration in the blood.
TweetClip Info
- Clip length: 2'01''
- Broadcast year: 2008
Curriculum Connection
- Biology | Homeostasis and response | Homeostasis | Maintaining water balance in the body
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: Short Circuit
- Episode: Biology - Programmes 1-3
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