Homeostasis

• What is the term for the process that maintains a constant internal environment in organisms?

  Homeostasis
• How does the hypothalamus contribute to body temperature regulation?

  • Acts as the body's thermostat
  • Detects changes in body temperature
  • Initiates responses to maintain temperature
• What happens to the body when it becomes too hot?

  The hypothalamus triggers mechanisms to cool the body down.
• What physiological responses occur when the body is too cold?

  The hypothalamus activates mechanisms to generate and retain heat.
• Why is it important to learn about homeostasis?

  It helps understand how organisms maintain stable internal conditions.
• What is the focus of Topic B3 in the study material?

  Organism Level Systems