Thermoregulation
This is what we call it when your body keeps its temperature just right — not too hot and not too cold.
Thermoregulation
This is what we call it when your body sends a message to keep things balanced, like your temperature or heartbeat.
feedback mechanism
This big word means your body keeps things balanced and working just right.
homeostasis
This is the process where our cells make energy from food and oxygen.
cellular respiration
This Marvel villain is known as the “Mad Titan” and used the Infinity Gauntlet to erase half of all life.
Thanos
When you get too hot, your body makes this to help you cool down.
sweat
When your body gets too hot, it makes you sweat to cool down. This is an example of this kind of feedback.
negative feedback
Your body keeps this steady at about 37 degrees Celsius.
body temperature
When our cells make energy, they also make this gas that we breathe out.
carbon dioxide
This Marvel antihero is known for breaking the fourth wall, using guns and swords, and wearing a red-and-black suit.
Deadpool
When you feel cold, your body might do this and make your teeth chatter.
shiver
When a baby is born, a mother’s body makes more and more milk as the baby drinks. This is called ______ feedback.
positive feedback
Your body tells you to do this when you need more water to stay balanced.
drink (or feel thirsty
This is the food (or sugar) that our cells use for energy.
glucose
This Amazonian warrior is also known as Diana of Themyscira.
Wonder Woman
When you are hot, your skin may turn red because your body is letting out this.
Heat
Your body uses feedback mechanisms to control things like temperature, heartbeat, and this red liquid that moves through your veins.
blood
Homeostasis helps your body stay in _____.
Cellular respiration gives our bodies this kind of power to move, grow, and stay alive.
energy
This metal, found only in Wakanda, is what Captain America’s shield and Black Panther’s suit are made of.
Vibranium
Humans are warm-blooded. That means we can do this even when the weather changes.
Keep the same body temperature
Feedback mechanisms help your body stay in balance. Another word for balance in your body is ________.
homeostasis
When you run around, your heart beats faster to give your muscles more of this gas.
Oxygen
The tiny parts inside cells that make energy are called ________.
mitochondria
This Norse god and Avenger wields a magical hammer
Thor