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Thermoregulation & Homeostasis
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GCSE Biology (Thermoregulation) Mind Map on Thermoregulation & Homeostasis, created by 9arush on 05/09/2013.
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Thermoregulation & Homeostasis
Controlled by the HYPOTHALAMUS in the brain
The HYPOTHALAMUS detects a change in temperature of the blood and reacts upon this change
Homeostasis
A process in the body which maintains conditions within certain limits
Controls
Temperature
CO2
Glucose
Water
Salts
pH
Negative Feedback
The body ensures it stays within certain limits by reversing a change
Example
The Body temperature goes above/ below 37^C
The hypothalamus detects this change & starts the heating/cooling mechanisms until temperature is returned to normal
Body Temperature
If body temperature increases too much enzymes begun to denature
If body temperature decreases too much you can become unconsious or die
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