Homeostasis

Question 1

Homeostasis

Answer 1

the property of a system to maintain a constant and stable internal environment against disturbances from the outside.

Question 2

2 things that are changing in the body from drinking wate

Answer 2

1. Amount of water in blood increased
2. Body temperature decreased

Question 3

Hyperthermia

Answer 3

Body is overheating , dangerously increasing temp in the body

Question 4

Hypothermia

Answer 4

Body temperature has significantly decreased which becomes dangerous

Question 5

Hypothalamus

Answer 5

An area of the brain that produces hormones that control body temperature, heart rate and hunger.
It also compares the measured temperature to the set point. When the temperature is too high or low it sends to various effectors

Question 6

Insulin

Answer 6

Naturally occurring hormone the pancreas makes essential for allowing the body to use sugar for energy

Question 7

Receptor

Answer 7

The part of the system that detects the stimulus

Question 8

Effectors

Answer 8

Small molecule that selectively binds to a protein to regulate its biological activity.

Question 8

ADH

Answer 8

A chemical produced in the brain which results in the kidney releasing less water = decreasing the amount of urine produced

Question 9

Glucagon

Answer 9

A hormone in the pancreas that helps manage your blood glucose (sugar) levels.

Question 10

Glucose

Answer 10

Main sugar found in your blood

Question 11

Enzyme

Answer 11

A biological catalyst that helps speed up a chemical reaction

Question 12

Thermoregulation

Answer 12

How the body keeps a constant internal temperature.