Showing posts with label Homeostasis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Homeostasis. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Homeostasis and Blood Sugar

Click here to view a short animation that describes how the body maintains stable levels of glucose, even after consuming a big meal or a candy bar.

What part of the body helps to maintains stable levels of glucose?

How is this an example of homeostasis?

Also, click here to read a short description of how the body maintains a stable body temperature.

Can you think of additional examples of homeostasis in the human body?