Thermoregulation
Process that maintains a steady internal temperature despite changes in external conditions.
What is thermoregulation?
Why is glucose an important substance in the body
Used to generate energy through cell respiration.
Keeps internal environment balanced within normal limits.
What is homeostasis?
What is the skin?
The brain that produces hormones that control: body temperature, heart rate, hunger and mood.
What is the hypothalamus?
What is the storage molecule for glucose?
Glycogen
Failure to maintain homeostasis may result in...
What is disease or death?
Body system that pumps air into the body in order to maintain proper oxygen levels
What are the lungs?
Organisms that maintain a constant body temperature independent of the environment.
What is endotherms?
What are the two main hormones involved in glucose regulation and where are they produced
Insulin - beta cells in IoL in pancreas
Glucagon - alpha cells in IoL in pancreas
Detects changes from the set point (normal state) and trigger appropriate responses that return their body systems to the set point.
What is negative feedback system.
Body part that filters and excretes oxygen waste.
What is the kidneys?
Animals whose regulation of body temperature depends on external sources.
Body's immune system attack beta cells in the pancreas.
What is type 1 diabetes.
Why is hyperventilation potentially dangerous prior to swimming underwater?
Which part of your body helps maintain constant temperate.
What are the muscles?
Blood vessels supplying blood to the skin can swell or dilate.
What is vasolidation?
Your body is unable to produce enough insulin and the cells become resistant to insulin.
What is type 2 diabetes?
Everything working together
What is homeostasis
Blood vessels can shrink down, this reduces heat loss through the skin.
What is vasoconstriction?
Both patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes require insulin.
What is true.
What is the digestive system?