Homeostasis(Complete)

Question 1

What is homeostasis?

Answer 1

Maintaining a constant internal environment.

Question 2

What is the importance of homeostasis?

Answer 2

Allows for normal metabolic reactions to take place.

Keeps the temperature suitable for enzyme reactions.

Question 3

Suggest two ways in which the following contribute to homeostasis:
Liver
Lungs
Nephrons of kidneys

Answer 3

Liver:
Absorbs glucose
Generates heat

Lungs:
Excretes carbon dioxide
Excretes water vapour
Releases heat

Kidneys:
Reabsorb water
Reabsorb salts