Homeostasis and Response Flash Cards

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

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37 degrees centigrade.

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Why do humans shiver?

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Homeostasis includes the control of...

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Homeostasis is...

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