Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
Homeostasis
A
the process by which an organism’s internal environment is kept stable despite changes in the external environment
2
Q
Usually includes:
A
water balance, temperature, and stress
3
Q
Water balance
A
kidney’s help to regulate water in body
4
Q
Temperature
A
sweating when hot and shivering when cold
5
Q
Stress
A
more blood to brain, pupils widen to take in more light, muscles tense. helps prepare for fight or flight.
