Homeostasis
What is the first step in the homeostasis feedback loop?
Stimulus
Which organ produces insulin and glucagon?
Pancreas
What is the name given to the smallest functional unit of the kidney?
Nephron
What is the name of the smallest vessel in the human body?
Capillary
What is the name given to carbs when they are broken down to their smallest form?
Glucose
What is the term given to a specialise dcell that detects the change and sends signals to the control centre?
Receptor
Which hormone is responsible for decreasing blood glucose levels?
Insulin
What is the name of the hormone responsible for water concentration in the blood (osmoregulation)?
ADH (anti-diuretic hormone)
What is the name of the tiny air sac that are found in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
Alveoli
How many types of diabetes are there?
2
Which system is responsible for the transport of gasses and nutrients to the cells of the human body?
Circulatory
Which hormone is responsible for increasing blood glucose levels?
Glucagon
Where is the modulator (control centre) for water balance located in the body?
Hypothalamus (brain)
What is the name given to the receptors that detect changes in blood pressure?
Baroreceptors
How many continents are there?
7
What stage of the homeostasis feedback model involves the muscles or organs that are signalled to cause the response in the body?
Effector
Which body system is responsible for the breakdown of nutrients (food) to be absorbed?
Digestive system
Which organ is responsible for the production of urine in the body?
Kidneys
What happens to a person's blood pressure when they are exercising? In response, what happens to their blood vessels?
Blood pressure increases.
Vessels will dilate.
What are the 3 nutrient groups?
Carbs, fats and proteins
What is the equation used to represent cellular respiration?
________ + ________ --> __________ + ________ + ________
Oxygen + glucose --> energy + water + CO2
Following a very big meal, which hormone would be secreted into the blood?
Insulin
Which organ in the body is responsible for the removal of undigested nutrients in the digestive system?
Large intestine
When blood vessels constrict, do blood vessels dilate (get bigger) or constrict (get smaller)
Constrict
How many chambers are in a human heart?
4