Homeostasis
1. Describe your understanding of the homeostasis process by summarizing how the food you have (or have not) eaten today affects your blood glucose level.
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2. Summarize the function of four organelles found in a basic human cell.
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3. Describe how substances move in and out of a cell.
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4. Choose two organs that are found in different body cavities. Describe their location in relation to each other, using at least three positional medical terms.
Sample Solution
The human organism consists of trillions of cells working together for the maintenance of the entire organism. While cells may perform very different functions, the cells are quite similar in their metabolic requirements. Maintaining a constant internal environment with everything that the cells need to survive (oxygen, glucose, mineral ions, waste removal, etc.) is necessary for the well-being of individual cells and the well-being of the entire body. The varied processes by which the body regulates its internal environment are collectively referred to as homeostasis. The homeostasis process refers to the body’s ability to regulate its internal environment and maintain a stable state. The food you have eaten today affects your blood glucose level by providing the body with energy. If you have not eaten enough food, your blood glucose level will drop and you will feel tired.
