Homeostasis

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

A process to maintain a constant internal environment

Front

What is the internal environment of the human body?

Back

Tissue fluid

Front

Which organ helps regulate carbon dioxide and oxygen levels?

Back

Lungs

Front

What role does the skin play in homeostasis?

Back

Regulates temperature

Front

Which hormone is involved in the regulation of urea and excess mineral salts? Options: Antidiuretic hormone, Thyroxine, Adrenaline, Insulin

Back

Antidiuretic hormone

Front

What are thermoreceptors sensitive to?

Back

Temperature changes

Front

Where are thermoreceptors located?

Back

In the skin

Front

What happens when we feel hot?

Back

Sweat production increases

Front

What is the result of negative feedback when we feel hot?

Back

Body temperature decreases

Front

What happens when we feel cold?

Back

Shivering occurs