Homeostasis
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Homeostasis starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A person is running a marathon on a hot day. Explain how homeostasis is maintained in this situation.
Describe the effect of dehydration on homeostasis.
Describe the role of buffers in maintaining blood pH.
Describe the role of the skin in thermoregulation.
Describe what happens to blood vessels in the skin during vasodilation.
Describe what happens to the body when blood glucose levels fall below normal.
Explain how the body responds to a decrease in external temperature to maintain homeostasis.
Explain the difference between negative and positive feedback mechanisms in homeostasis.
Explain the role of insulin and glucagon in blood glucose regulation.
Explain the role of the kidneys in osmoregulation.
Explain why failure of homeostatic mechanisms can lead to disease.
Explain why homeostasis is important for enzyme function.
What is homeostasis?
