Human Body Responses and Regulation

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How does the human body respond to changes in temperature?

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Shiver, goosebumps, sweating, all of the above

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Purpose of thermoregulation

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To maintain homeostasis in the body

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Term for the body's ability to maintain a constant body temperature

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Thermoregulation

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Maintaining an optimal body temperature is keeping the body at?

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Homeostasis

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Hormone responsible for lowering blood sugar levels

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Insulin

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Organ responsible for regulating blood sugar levels

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Pancreas

Front

Feedback mechanism involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels

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Negative feedback

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Primary function of insulin in the body

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To lower blood sugar levels

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Effect of adrenaline on heart rate

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Increases heart rate

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Symptom of hypothermia

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Shivering