homeostasis

Cards (5)

  • Human body temp
    36.5-37.5
  • If human body temp becomes too high:
    • Sweat (evaporated from skin)
    • Vasodilation (more blood flows closer to the surface of skin)
    • Cheeks become red
  • If human body temp becomes too low:
    • Vasoconstriction (blood does not flow close to the surface)
    • Sweating stops
    • Shiver (generate heat from respiration)
    • Hair stands up (traps more heat)
  • Homeostasis
    Maintenance of a constant internal environment
  • Hormone
    Chemicals released directly into the blood stream