Homeostasis 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyHomeostasisGCSEAQA Created by: Pea_emmaCreated on: 08-04-13 18:06 Keeping internal conditions in the body constant Homeostasis 1 of 11 The part of the brain responsible for maintaining a constant body temperature in warm-blooded animals Thermoregulatory centre 2 of 11 A waste product of protein breakdown formed in the liver and excreted in urine Urea 3 of 11 Water and waster products filtered by the kidneys Urine 4 of 11 The artificial removal of urea and excess material from the blood (used when kidneys fail) Dialysis 5 of 11 A barrier that allows only certain substances through Partially permeable 6 of 11 The body's defence system against infections and diseases (consists of white blood cells and anitbodies) Immune system 7 of 11 A protein produced in the body by the immune system to kill particular pathogens Antibody 8 of 11 A hormone produced by the pancreas that is used to regulate blood sugar levels Insulin 9 of 11 A condition where not enough insulin is produced by the pancreas Type 1 diabetes 10 of 11 Hormone made in the pancreas when blood glucose levels fall too low Glucagon 11 of 11
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