B12 Homeostasis in action Flashcards
1
Q
ADH
A
anti-diuretic hormone helps control the water balance of the body and affects the amount of urine produced by the kidney
2
Q
dialysis
A
the process of cleansing the blood through a dialysis machine when the kidneys fail
3
Q
selective reabsorption
A
the process in the kidney where the materials needed in the body such as glucose, some mineral ions,
and water are reabsorbed back into the blood from the filtrate
4
Q
thermoregulatory centre
A
the area of the brain that is sensitive to the temperature of the blood
5
Q
vasoconstriction
A
the constriction or narrowing of the blood vessels
6
Q
vasodilation
A
the dilation or opening up of the blood vessels
