Homeostasis and Response Flash Cards 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyHomeostasisGCSEAQA Created by: NancarrowTeyaCreated on: 28-02-19 20:28 Why is it important that body temperature does not become too high? Enzymes denature at high temperatures. 1 of 9 What is the "set point" for human body temperature? 37 degrees centigrade. 2 of 9 Why do humans shiver? To generate heat - as muscles contract and relax uncontrollably, heat energy is released. 3 of 9 Homeostasis includes the control of... Blood glucose concentration, body temperature and water and ion levels. 4 of 9 Homeostasis is... The regulation of the internal conditions of a cell ot organism in response to internal and external changes. 5 of 9 The control systems may include... Responses using nerves or chemical responses using hormones. 6 of 9 The nervous system enables us to... React to our surroundings and coordinate our behavior. 7 of 9 What type of neurone is responsible for sending impulses from the receptors to the CNS? Sensory neurones 8 of 9 When your eyes are exposed to a bright light, your pupils automatically become smaller. Why is this? To protect the retina from damage. 9 of 9
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