B3 - Homeostasis 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyHomeostasisGCSEAQA Created by: 11jc01Created on: 31-03-16 17:06 Homoeostasis Keeping internal conditions of the body constant 1 of 11 Thermoregulatory Centre The part of the brain responsible for maintaining a constant body temperature in warm-blooded animals 2 of 11 Urea A waste product of protein breakdown formed in the liver and excreted in urine 3 of 11 Urine Water and waste products filtered by the kidneys 4 of 11 Dialysis The artificial removal of urea and excess material from the blood (used when the kidneys fail) 5 of 11 Partially permeable A barrier that allows only certain substances through 6 of 11 Immune system The bodies defence system against infections and diseases (consists of white blood cells and antibodies) 7 of 11 Antibody A protein produced in the body by the main system to kill particular pathogens 8 of 11 Insulin A hormone produced by the pancreas that is used to regulate blood sugar levels 9 of 11 Type 1 diabetes A condition where not enough insulin is produced by the pancreas 10 of 11 Glucagon (HIGHER TIER) A hormone made in the pancreas when blood glucose levels fall too low 11 of 11
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