Homeostasis
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Homeostasis starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A person eats a large meal high in sugar. Describe the sequence of events that occur to maintain blood glucose homeostasis.
A person is exposed to cold weather. Describe two physiological responses that help maintain their body temperature.
Describe how the body responds to an increase in blood CO₂ levels.
Describe the role of the kidneys in homeostasis.
Describe what happens to blood vessels in the skin when the body is too hot.
Explain how negative feedback helps maintain homeostasis in the human body.
Explain the difference between negative and positive feedback in homeostasis.
Explain the role of insulin in homeostasis.
Explain why homeostasis is important for enzyme activity.
Explain why maintaining a stable internal environment is important for survival.
Explain why shivering occurs when a person is cold.
What is homeostasis?
What is the normal human body temperature in degrees Celsius?
A patient has a malfunctioning hypothalamus. Predict and explain two possible effects this could have on their homeostatic regulation.
A person with diabetes insipidus produces very little antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Predict how this condition affects their urine output and explain why.
Describe the sequence of events that occur in the body when a person becomes dehydrated, including the hormones involved and their effects.
Explain how the body maintains homeostasis when a person is exercising vigorously, focusing on both temperature and pH regulation.
Explain why the failure of homeostatic mechanisms can lead to disease, using one specific example.
