Homeostasis in Humans Flashcards

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Diabetes Mellitus

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Disease that results from a shortage of insulin or poor quality insulin

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Homeostasis

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The maintenance of a constant internal environment in the body, with narrow limits

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Osmoregulation

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Control of the level of water in the body

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Sweat Glands

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The glands that help to regulate body temperature through the production of sweat

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Tissue Fluid

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The Fluid that bathes the cells of the body

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Vasoconstiction

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A decease in the internal diameter of blood vessels which decreases blood flow

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Vasodilation

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An increase in the internal diameter of blood vessel which increases blood flow

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