Homeostasis

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

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Thermoregulatory centre

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A waste product of protein breakdown formed in the liver and excreted in urine

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Card 4

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Water and waster products filtered by the kidneys

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Card 5

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The artificial removal of urea and excess material from the blood (used when kidneys fail)

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