Homeostasis and Body Systems

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Homeostasis

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Homeostasis is your body's "balance keeper," maintaining a stable internal environment.

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Examples of homeostasis

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Body temperature, blood sugar, water balance

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Nervous System function

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Controls all body functions, processes information from senses, sends messages

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Role of the Digestive System

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Acts as your food processor

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Role of the Respiratory System

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Acts as your air manager

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Role of the Nervous System

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Acts as your control center

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Homeostasis analogy

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Like having a thermostat inside you that keeps everything just right

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Temperature Control: Too Hot

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Body sweats to cool down.

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Temperature Control: Too Cold

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Body shivers to warm up.

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Shivering

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A heating mechanism activated when the body is too cold.