B1f - Staying In Balance Flashcards
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Which part of the brain controls homeostasis?
A
The hypothalamus.
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Which organs are those that help with homeostasis, and what do they do?
A
Brain - controls temperature, water and CO2 levels Muscles - increase body temperature Skin - regulates body temperature Lungs - remove CO2 Pancreas - regulate blood sugar levels Kidneys - regulate water/mineral levels
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What is vasodilation?
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The capillary dilates and becomes wider, allowing the blood to flow nearer the skin and therefore cooling down the body.
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Q
What does insulin do?
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It is carried to the liver, where it causes the liver to take glucose out of the blood and store it as glycogen in the liver.
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What is diabetes?
A
A disease caused by when the body cannot control blood sugar levels.
