10 Questions
What is the primary function of homeostasis in organisms?
To maintain a steady state or internal balance
What is the set point for body temperature in humans?
20°C
What is the region of the brain responsible for thermoregulation in mammals?
Hypothalamus
What happens when the body temperature increases in humans?
Heat loss mechanisms are triggered
What is the term for the process of maintaining a constant internal environment?
Homeostasis
What is the role of the thermostat in regulating room temperature?
To maintain a constant room temperature
What is the response of the body when the room temperature decreases?
Heating starts
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in thermoregulation?
To trigger heat loss or heat-generating mechanisms
What is the analogy used to explain homeostasis?
A thermostat regulating room temperature
What is the result of the body's response to an increase in body temperature?
Body temperature decreases
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