Homestatic Terms

Question 1

Variable

Answer 1

The part of the internal environment that the body is controlling

Question 2

Set point

Answer 2

Ideal value for a variable

Question 3

Reference Range

Answer 3

Acceptable range of values for a variable

Question 4

Blood Glucose (set point and reference range)

Answer 4

5mmol/L
4 - 7 mmol/L

Question 5

Blood pH (set point and reference range)

Answer 5

7.4
7.35 - 7.45

Question 6

Blood Pressure (set point and reference range)

Answer 6

> 120/80mmHg
90/60 - 120/80 mmHg