Homeostatic Disruptions

Mr. Anderson discusses the effects of homeostatic disruptions, focusing on environmental changes and their impact on cells, molecules, populations, and ecosystems. He highlights the role of invasive species like earthworms in North America and the brown tree snake in Guam. The video also covers dehydration, its types, and its severe effects on the human body. The discussion emphasizes how these disruptions can destabilize ecosystems and human health.

What changes occur in the environment due to human activities, as mentioned in the video?

What are some consequences of losing water in the human body?

Explain how invasive species can disrupt homeostasis in an ecosystem.