Basics Of Homeostasis

Question 1

What is internal environment? And what are 4 important factors and how does homeostasis relate to them?

Answer 1

Anything to do with inside the body
Important factors: body temperature, ion concentrations, water content, blood glucose levels
Homeostasis works to keep these factors the same, so the internal environment doesn’t change

Question 2

How does homeostasis maintain body temperature?

Answer 2

By sweating (removes heat) or shivering (adds heat)

Question 3

Define homeostasis

Answer 3

Homeostasis is the process of maintaining a stable internal environment, no matter what the external environment is

Question 4

Why does homeostasis matter?

Answer 4

Internal body factors need to be within certain ranges in order to function properly, and stay healthy and safe, otherwise we get sick or even die

Question 5

What is healthy body temperature?

Answer 5

Between 36.5•c and 37.5•c