Homeostatic Mechanisms
Biology ⇒ Biological Systems and Homeostasis
Homeostatic Mechanisms starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the body responds to a decrease in external temperature to maintain homeostasis.
Describe how the kidneys contribute to homeostasis.
Describe the function of receptors in a homeostatic system.
Describe the role of effectors in a homeostatic system.
Describe the role of insulin in homeostatic regulation of blood glucose.
Describe the role of the hypothalamus in homeostatic regulation.
Describe the sequence of events in a negative feedback loop.
Explain how sweating helps maintain homeostasis during exercise.
Explain how the body maintains blood pH within a narrow range.
Explain how vasodilation helps in thermoregulation.
Explain the difference between negative and positive feedback mechanisms in homeostasis.
Explain the role of the liver in glucose homeostasis.
Explain why homeostasis is important for enzyme function.
Explain why positive feedback is less common than negative feedback in biological systems.
What is homeostasis?
