Chapter 29: Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
Homeostasis is needed to control
A
Temperature Ion content Water Carbon dioxide Urea Blood glucose
2
Q
Systems/Organs involved
A
Blood Brain (Lungs, liver, kidney) Endotherms Ectotherms
3
Q
Endotherms
A
Warm-blooded
Maintain constant body temperature despite changes in our environment
Eg, humans and animals
4
Q
Ectotherms
A
Cold-blooded
Body temperature varies with the external temperature
5
Q
Amoeba
A
Single-called animals
Aquatic
Contractile vacuole for osmoregulation
6
Q
Osmoregulation
A
Regulating water content
7
Q
Homeostasis
A
Maintaining a constant internal environment within the body
8
Q
Applications of homeostasis
A
Sweating to cool down
Goose bumps and shivering to warm up
Transpiration to cool down
