Body parts
The muscular sac in the body that holds urine.
The bladder.
What causes an increased heart rate in humans after a stressful situation?
Epinephrine released in the body.
Which organ filters blood and balances water in the system?
The kidneys.
What are the two main functions of the kidney?
To filter blood, and act as a water balancing system.
How does blood exit the kidney?
Renal vein
Hormones are mostly produced by?
Endocrine glands
EXACTLY where is adrenaline secreted from in the system?
The adrenal medulla inside the adrenal gland.
How does blood enter the kidney?
Renal artery
What is the muscular tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
The ureter.
What is the main function of endorphins in FFR?
It is a natural pain killer that can help push one beyond normal limits.
The liver breaks down _____ _____when there is an excess, and converts the nitrogen into urea (urine).
Amino acids
What is the name of the structures that filter the blood?
Nephrons
Which organ processes nutrients absorbed the small intestine?
The liver
What is the impact of increased respiration rate in a fight or flight response?
Increased amounts of oxygen inhaled leads to more energy.
The process by which cells maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. It involves feedback loops to regulate factors like temperature, blood sugar, and water balance.
Homeostasis
During exercise, the body increases sweat production to cool down. What term describes this physiological response as part of maintaining homeostasis?
Thermoregulation