Brain and Nervous System
What is the central nervous system made up of?
The brain and spinal cord
What is the job of the receptors?
To detect changes in stimuli
Where on Earth has the coldest temperature been recorded?
Antartica at -89.2 Celsius (Vostok Research Station)
Where is insulin and glucagon produced?
What does the peripheral nervous system consist of?
Other nerves
What holiday season movie features a magical train ride?
The Polar Express
What is the job of the effectors?
Carry out the response
Name the 3 responses our body has to an increase in temperature
1. Sweating
2. Vasodilation
3. Flattened Hairs
What is the condition called if your blood glucose levels are higher than normal due to your pancreas not secreting enough insulin?
Diabetes
What is the control center's job?
To decide on the appropriate response
Which part of the brain is responsible for fine motor control and balance?
The cerebellum
What type of feedback is involved in thermoregulation?
Negative
Which part of the brain is responsible for monitoring temperature?
Hypothalamus
Which day is Three Kings' Day celebrated?
January 6th
What is the human body's ideal/core temperature?
37 Celsius
Where are receptors located? (generally speaking)
Sense Organs
What is the definition of homeostasis?
The maintenance of a constant internal environment despite changes in the surrounding environment
Why do we need to maintain body temperature?
So the enzymes in our body do not denature or slow down reactions
How does the body INCREASE blood glucose levels?
Glucagon stimulates the liver to break down glycogen into glucose
Which country hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924?
France
If you were to damage your medulla, what would happen?
You would likely die (brain dead)
Canada
The following is the definition of what response?
Capillaries near the skin reduce in diameter, reducing blood volume reaching the skin's surface causing you to keep in heat
Vasoconstriction
How does the body LOWER blood glucose levels?
Insulin stimulates the liver to convert glucose to glycogen
If I have an experiment with continuous data (like time) what type of graph should I use?
Line Graph