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What are some examples of body conditions that are monitored and controlled by homeostasis?
Blood sugar levels and body temperature
Which part of the brain controls homeostasis?
Hypothalamus
What is the term used to describe the body's response to restore a normal state in homeostasis?
Adaptive response
What happens when the concentration of glucose in the blood fluctuates?
It fluctuates above or below 0.1%
What happens when the body's temperature sensors in the skin detect that the skin is colder than 37°C?
The control center signals the brain to behave in a normal way
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