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Homeostasis Contd... Flashcards

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What slows down enzyme action

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Slight fall in temperature or a rise in acidity this preventing an important reaction from taking place in the cells

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What are systems that contribute to homeostasis

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Kidneys and liver lungs and brain

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Describe how kidney contributes to homeostasis

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Removes substances that might poison the enzymes

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How does liver contribute to homeostasis

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It regulates the level of glucose in the blood

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Describe how liver contributes to homeostasis

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It regulates the level of glucose on the blood

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Describe how the lungs play a role in homeostasis

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They keep the concentrations of the oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood at the best level for cells chemical reaction

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Describe how the brain plays a role in homeostasis

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It has overall control of the homeostasis process in the body Nerve impulses are sent to the organs causing them to make certain adjustments

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