homeostasis

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Homeostasis

Back

For maintenance of a steady state in the internal environment

Front

Which organ balances the glucose level in the body?

Back

Pancreas

Front

What is involuntary contractions of voluntary muscles to warm up?

Back

Shivering

Front

Which is NOT a characteristic/example of positive feedback?

Back

Body temperature, Blood pressure

Front

If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:

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increase body temperature

Front

When you are cold, you shiver and your blood vessels contract, which warms you up. When you are hot, you sweat and your blood vessels expand, which cools you down.

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Negative Feedback Loop

Front

Homeostasis

Back

STABLE

Front

When glucose levels in the blood rise, your brain sends a signal to your pancreas. The pancreas releases insulin, which opens channels in cell membranes to allow glucose to enter the cell, lowering blood sugar levels.

Back

Negative Feedback Loop

Front

Homeostasis

Back

is the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment and often incorporates a form of feedback regulation

Front

What hormone is produced in the pancreas that lowers blood sugar?

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Insulin