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B12 Homeostasis in action Flashcards

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ADH

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anti-diuretic hormone helps control the water balance of the body and affects the amount of urine produced by the kidney

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dialysis

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the process of cleansing the blood through a dialysis machine when the kidneys fail

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selective reabsorption

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the process in the kidney where the materials needed in the body such as glucose, some mineral ions,
and water are reabsorbed back into the blood from the filtrate

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thermoregulatory centre

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the area of the brain that is sensitive to the temperature of the blood

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vasoconstriction

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the constriction or narrowing of the blood vessels

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vasodilation

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the dilation or opening up of the blood vessels

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GCSE - Biology (18 decks)

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