Homeostasis Quiz controlling body temperature specifically for OCR B1 3.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? ScienceThe human bodyGCSEOCR Created by: EmmaCreated on: 27-03-11 16:37 What devices are there, to measure body tempraterature? heat-sensitive *****, clinical thermometer,digital recording probe & hospitals use thermal imaging 1 of 10 What temperature do enzymes in the body work best? 37 degrees Celsius 2 of 10 Body temperature is controlled by what? The thermo-regulatory centre in the brain 3 of 10 The body works to maintain steady levels of three essential things. What are they? temperature, water & carbon dioxide 4 of 10 How does the body lose heat? Through sweating and blood flowing nearer to the surface of the skin 5 of 10 The body gains or keeps heat by: Exercising , shivering, releasing energy from food & reducing blood flow near the skin 6 of 10 What are the dangers of extremely low body temperatures to humans? Can cause hypothermia, which causes unconsciousness & sometimes death 7 of 10 What are the dangers of extremely high body temperatures to a human? Too much water can be lost through sweating causing dehydration, which may lead to heat stroke & even death 8 of 10 What is homeostasis? Maintenance of constant internal conditions 9 of 10 Where can body temprature readings be taken from? eyes, ears, mouth, nose or throat 10 of 10
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