Biology - Homeostasis

Homeostasis is the [blank_start]maintenance[blank_end] of a [blank_start]constant[blank_end] [blank_start]internal[blank_end] [blank_start]environment[blank_end] in response to [blank_start]external[blank_end] changes

What are examples of a constant internal environment that the body has to maintain?

Hormones are [blank_start]chemical[blank_end] [blank_start]messengers[blank_end] sent through [blank_start]the blood[blank_end]

[blank_start]Hormones[blank_end] are produced and secreted by [blank_start]endocrine[blank_end] glands, which make up the [blank_start]endocrine system[blank_end]

Label this diagram of the endocrine system:

What is the role of the pituitary gland?

Type 2 diabetes is when the body's immune system destroys the cells that produce insulin. It is juvenile-onset and is not a result of poor lifestyle or diet. It cannot be prevented.

Blood glucose too high: [blank_start]insulin[blank_end] is [blank_start]secreted[blank_end] into the blood [blank_start]liver[blank_end] converts glucose to [blank_start]glycogen[blank_end] blood glucose levels [blank_start]go down[blank_end]