Biology II Anatomy and Physiology · Body Systems and Homeostasis
Virginia SOL AP.2
Virginia SOL AP.2 is part of the Body Systems and Homeostasis strand in Biology II Anatomy and Physiology (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate how body systems work together to maintain homeostasis through feedback mechanisms and system interactions. Below is what AP.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice AP.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL AP.2 means
Investigate how body systems work together to maintain homeostasis through feedback mechanisms and system interactions.
Skills you’ll practice for AP.2
- Develop and use models to explain how feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis.
- Plan and conduct investigations related to feedback mechanisms and homeostasis.
- Develop and use models to explain how various body systems help maintain homeostasis.
- Make, support, and evaluate a claim about how the structure and function of various body systems help maintain homeostasis.
- Explain a disorder, disease, injury, lifestyle, or component of aging that affects homeostasis.
Key concepts covered by AP.2
- feedback mechanisms
- homeostasis
- model development
- system regulation
- investigation design
- feedback loops
- homeostasis experiments
- body systems
- system interactions
- claim formulation
- body system structure
- system function
- homeostasis disruption
- disorder
- disease
- aging
- lifestyle factors
How to study and practice SOL AP.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether AP.2 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Frequently asked questions about SOL AP.2
What is Virginia SOL AP.2?
SOL AP.2 is a Biology II Anatomy and Physiology Standard of Learning in the Body Systems and Homeostasis strand. It expects students to investigate how body systems work together to maintain homeostasis through feedback mechanisms and system interactions.
What skills does SOL AP.2 cover?
SOL AP.2 is assessed on 5 skills: develop and use models to explain how feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis; plan and conduct investigations related to feedback mechanisms and homeostasis; develop and use models to explain how various body systems help maintain homeostasis; make, support, and evaluate a claim about how the structure and function of various body systems help maintain homeostasis; explain a disorder, disease, injury, lifestyle, or component of aging that affects homeostasis.
What strand of Biology II Anatomy and Physiology is SOL AP.2 in?
SOL AP.2 belongs to the Body Systems and Homeostasis reporting strand of the Biology II Anatomy and Physiology Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL AP.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether AP.2 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.