KINESIOL 1A03 Final: Anatomy Final Exam Notes
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Homeostasis: exercise = increased body temperature; increased heart rate, ele(cid:448)ated outside te(cid:373)peratures also affe(cid:272)t the (cid:271)od(cid:455) duri(cid:374)g exercise, sweat - comes from a variety of body fluids including blood. Homeostasis definition: - the existence and maintenance of a relatively constant environment within the body. (fairly stable) The ability or tendency of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes. (maintaining a constant environment) Factors: values of variables fluctuate around the set point (average is around 37. 0 degrees celsius as body temp. ) to establish a normal range of values. Set point: the ideal normal value of a variable. All cells need fuel/oxygen in order to function. (maintain constant cell energy production) Respiratory system brings in oxygen and transports it throughout the body. Waste products are excreted such as co2 (respiratory), feces (digestive), urine (urinary) Uses feedback systems that monitor our internal environment in order to adjust the body to certain changes.