homeostasis

Question 1

what is homeostasis

Answer 1

maintenance of a stable enviroment within set limits

Question 2

why is homeostasis important

Answer 2

.keeps internal enviroment constant for metabolic reactions
.ensures proper cell functionality

Question 3

theromoregulation

Answer 3

maintaining body temp

Question 4

how endotherms reduce body temp

Answer 4

.increasing sweat
.flattening hair
.vasodilation

Question 5

how do endotherms increase body temp

Answer 5

.shivering
.minimise sweating
.erecting hair
.vasoconstriction

Question 6

how hypothalamus controls body temp

Answer 6

.collects info from temperature receptor for core body temp and peripheral receptors for surface temp

.when a deviation is detected, hypothalamus sends signals to effectors like muscles and sweat glands