homeostasis Flashcards

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1
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homeostasis=

A

the maintenance of constant internal environment

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2
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temp in body should always be

A

37

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3
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loose water through

kidneys , lungs skin

A

urine breathe sweat

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4
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by sweating when its hot you

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transfer energy from skin to evaporate in environment

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5
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vasodilation=

A

too hot ,blood flows near the skin to evaporate

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6
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vasoconstriction=

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too cold, keep heat in body

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7
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hair stands up when its cold because

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insulating layer of air

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8
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shiver to increase rate of

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respiration . transfers energy to heat

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