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Which type of cell is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body?
Which type of cell is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body?
What is the primary function of nerve cells (neurons) in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the primary function of nerve cells (neurons) in maintaining homeostasis?
What role do kidney cells (nephrons) play in homeostasis?
What role do kidney cells (nephrons) play in homeostasis?
When you're dehydrated, which cells conserve water by making your urine more concentrated?
When you're dehydrated, which cells conserve water by making your urine more concentrated?
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Which of the following cells are responsible for shivering and generating heat in response to cold?
Which of the following cells are responsible for shivering and generating heat in response to cold?
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Study Notes
Cells and Homeostasis
- Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body.
- Nerve cells (neurons) send signals to organs and muscles to respond to environmental changes, vital for maintaining homeostasis.
- Pancreas releases insulin to lower blood sugar levels and glucagon to raise blood sugar levels.
- Kidney cells (nephrons) regulate water balance, salt levels, and waste removal, crucial for homeostasis.
- Muscle cells contract rapidly during cold temperatures, generating heat to maintain body temperature.
- White blood cells fight infections and protect the body from harmful invaders.
- Kidney cells conserve water by making urine concentrated when dehydrated.
- Alpha cells in the pancreas help raise blood sugar levels when they get too low.
- Skin cells (epithelial cells) act as a barrier, regulate body temperature through sweat, contribute to homeostasis.
- Muscle cells are responsible for shivering, generating heat in response to cold.
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Test your knowledge on the vital roles of different types of cells in maintaining homeostasis. This quiz covers aspects such as the functions of red blood cells, neurons, pancreas, kidney cells, and muscle cells. Understand how these cells interact to regulate bodily functions and maintain balance.
