Homeostatic Mechanisms
Biology ⇒ Biological Systems and Homeostasis
Homeostatic Mechanisms starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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A person eats a large meal high in sugar. Describe the homeostatic response that occurs in the body.
A person runs a marathon and starts to sweat heavily. What is the main purpose of this response?
Describe how the body responds to a decrease in external temperature to maintain homeostasis.
Describe how the body responds to high carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
Describe the role of the skin in thermoregulation.
Describe what happens if homeostatic mechanisms fail in the human body.
Explain how the body maintains blood pH within a narrow range.
Explain the difference between negative and positive feedback mechanisms in homeostasis.
Explain the role of negative feedback in homeostatic mechanisms.
Explain the role of the kidneys in maintaining homeostasis.
Explain why homeostasis is important for enzyme function.
What is homeostasis?
