Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the full name for ADH?
A
Anti-Diuretic Hormone
2
Q
What hormone turns glocogen back into glucose when blood sugar levels are low?
A
Glucagon
3
Q
What is the part of the brain that controls body regulation?
A
Hipothalemus
4
Q
If a lot of water has been consumed, how much ADH will be produced? (more or less)
A
less
5
Q
If a small amount of water has been consumed, how much ADH will be produced? (more or less)
A
more
6
Q
If a lot of water has been consumed, how would you describe the urine that will be produced? (concentrated or dilute)
A
dilute
7
Q
What is the definition of Homeostasis?
A
The maintenence of the bodys internal environment despite changes to the external environment.
8
Q
State 3 ways we gain water…
A
- chemical reactions
- food
- drinks
9
Q
State 4 ways we loose water…
A
- sweat
- breathing (respiration)
- faeces
- urine
