Animal Homeostasis
Biology ⇒ Animal Biology
Animal Homeostasis starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how behavioral responses can help animals maintain homeostasis.
Describe how the body responds to a drop in blood pH.
Describe how the skin contributes to homeostasis in mammals.
Describe one example of a positive feedback mechanism in animals.
Describe the difference between endotherms and ectotherms in terms of thermoregulation.
Describe the role of negative feedback in animal homeostasis.
Describe the role of the pancreas in maintaining homeostasis.
Explain how antidiuretic hormone (ADH) affects urine concentration.
Explain how blood pressure is regulated as part of homeostasis.
Explain how the hypothalamus contributes to thermoregulation in mammals.
Explain the importance of feedback loops in maintaining homeostasis.
Explain the role of the respiratory system in maintaining acid-base balance.
Explain why fever can be considered a homeostatic response.
Explain why homeostasis is important for enzyme function in animals.
A marathon runner is sweating profusely during a race on a hot day. Explain the physiological mechanisms that help maintain the runner's internal temperature and fluid balance, and discuss the potential consequences if these mechanisms fail.
A patient has a genetic mutation that causes their insulin receptors to be nonfunctional. Predict and explain the effects this would have on their blood glucose regulation and overall homeostasis.
A sudden drop in environmental temperature causes a mammal's metabolic rate to increase. Explain the physiological basis for this response and its significance for homeostasis.
Compare and contrast the roles of aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the regulation of water and electrolyte balance in mammals.
Describe how homeostatic mechanisms in animals can be disrupted by environmental pollutants, and provide one example.
Explain how the countercurrent exchange mechanism in fish gills contributes to homeostasis.
