Chapter 14 * Flashcards
1
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What is homeostasis?
A
is the maintenance of a constant internal environment
2
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Animals that are good at controlling their body temperature are called
A
Endothermic
3
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Give one example of an endothermic animal
A
- Any type of mammal
4
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What is an ectothermic animal?
A
Is an animal that can’t control their body temperature
5
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Give an example of an ectothermic animal
A
- Any type of reptiles
6
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Name the two layers of skin
A
Dermis and epidermis
7
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ch13What is a hormone?
A
It is a chemical substance produced by a gland, which alters the activity of one or more target objects.
8
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ch13How are hormones carried?
A
Hormones are carried by the blood
9
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ch13Give 2 examples of hormones and where are produced
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- Adrenaline: Adrenal glands
- Insulin: Pancreas
- Glucagon: Pancreas
- Oxytocin: Pituitary glands
10
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ch13Give 2 examples of hormones and their function
A
- Adrenaline: Make the body alert
- Insulin: Regulate blood sugar levels
- Glucagon: Prevent blood levels dropping to low
- Oxytocin: Reduces pain on women in activities like birth and breastfeeding
