Exploring Body Temperature Regulation

The video tutorial explains how the human body maintains a steady temperature through homeostasis, even when exposed to extreme temperatures. It describes the body's mechanisms for staying warm in cold conditions, such as shivering and redirecting blood flow, and cooling down in heat through sweating. The video also touches on other forms of homeostasis, like blood pressure and blood sugar regulation, highlighting the body's ability to maintain equilibrium.

What is the scientific term for the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment?

• Metabolism

• Homeostasis

• Thermoregulation

• Equilibrium

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What is the normal body temperature in Fahrenheit?

• 98.6

• 99.6

• 97.6

• 96.8

How does the body generate heat when exposed to cold?

• By panting

• By shivering

• By sweating

• By increasing blood flow to the skin

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What happens to blood flow when the body is cold?

• It increases to the skin

• It decreases to the core

• It decreases to the skin

• It remains unchanged

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What is the purpose of goosebumps in cold environments?

• To create an insulating layer

• To decrease blood flow

• To increase sweating

• To generate heat

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How does the body cool down when it is hot?

• By sweating

• By increasing metabolism

• By reducing blood flow to the skin

• By shivering

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What happens to blood flow when the body is hot?

• It remains unchanged

• It decreases to the skin

• It decreases to the core

• It increases to the skin

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What is the role of sweat in cooling the body?

• It evaporates and pulls heat from the body

• It creates an insulating layer

• It generates heat

• It increases blood flow

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What happens to blood vessels when blood pressure drops suddenly?

• They remain unchanged

• They dilate

• They constrict

• They burst

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Which organ releases insulin to lower blood sugar levels?

• Heart

• Pancreas

• Kidney

• Liver

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