Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is osmoreregulation?
A
The control of the water in the body
2
Q
Why is blood glucose regulation important?
A
It is important because if glucose concentration gets too high or falls too low, you can become very ill.
3
Q
What is the hypothalamus?
A
Small part of the brain that constantly monitors temperature.
4
Q
What is Homeostatis?
A
Maintenance of a stable internal environment
5
Q
Give two examples of factors in the human body that are controlled by homeostasis
A
Glucose
Body temperature
6
Q
Suggest two advantages of reflexes
A
They are automatic and very quick which they then protect the body
