Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
define homeostasis
A
homeostasis is the maintenance of a constant internal environment
2
Q
what needs to be controlled
A
The things in the body that need to be regulated are... water content pH Temp Blood glucose levels Salt conc.
3
Q
why does pH and temp need to be controlled
A
pH needs to be controlled for effective use of enzymes
4
Q
why does the conc. of salt need to be controlled
A
the conc. of salt needs to be controlled cuz it can affect osmosis
5
Q
why does water content need to be controlled
A
if there is too much water, the cell would burst
