homeostasis+concept+map

Although the exam may seem a way off, during these term 3 holidays it is vital that you revise the important sections on adaptations and homeostasis (very relevant to unit 3 course). To start you off there is a concept map that requires filling in. In the table below the image write what you think the terms might be and include a reason if you can. If any of you disagree with one that has been posted, include your term and reasoning. There may be more than one possibility in some cases as well.



//Great work so far JA! I hope that others have a go at adding to this. Glad you didn't complete it all, if you want to, then simply save the image and print it out.VM // //The second lot of additions look pretty good. Check out the solutions link to view the up to date map. I really want the rest of you to finish this off ASAP! VM //

Click on the link below to see the concept map with the words that have been suggested so far. homeostasis concept map solutions

Regulation || Glucose regulation is the control of blood glucose concentration. (increased or decreased) ||
 * = **Number** || **Term** || **Reasoning** ||= **Number** || **Term** || **Reasoning** ||
 * = **1** || Target area/cell || Hormones travel to target cells to have an effect on them. ||= **16** || Temperature || Temperature regulation is a form of homeostasis. Temperature regulation is the control of a stable body heat and and there are many behavioural, structural and physiological adaptations to maintain this. ||
 * = **2** || Hormones || Are chemical messengers released by the gland ||= **17** || Glucose
 * = **3** ||  ||   ||= **18** || Glucagom || Assists blood sugar levels to rise, this hormone assists in increasing blood sugar levels. ||
 * = **4** || Endocrine system || The endocrine system releases hormones and hormone messages take longer to reach their target cells than nerve messages ||= **19** || Insulin || A hormone released from the Pancreas, insulin helps convert glucose into glycogen to be released in the blood, thus lowering blood sugar levels. ||
 * = **5** || Glands || Glands are made up of organs and tissues and release hormones ||= **20** || CNS || The nervous system is divided into the PNS and CNS ||
 * = **6** ||  ||   ||= **21** || Hypothalamus || The hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland to release ADH. ||
 * = **7** ||  ||   ||= **22** || N/A || - ||
 * = **8** || Environments || Detected by receptors are the internal or external environments. ||= **23** || Contract || Smooth muscle around skin b.v contract to reduce blood flow to skin. ||
 * = **9** || Nervous system || The nervous system is divided up into the PNS and CNS ||= **24** || Thyroxine || A hormone released from the thyroid gland that stimulates cells of the body to increase its rate of metabolism ||
 * = **10** || Sensory neurons || Sensory, motor and connecting neurons are the three types of neurons ||= **25** || Dilute || ADH is used to retain water so if the levels are low, the urin must be dilute, water is present. ||
 * = **11** || Factors || Homeostasis involves maintenance of Factors which include Oxygen, pH levels etc... ||= **26** || Liver/muscle cells || Within the Liver/muscle cells, insulin is released and in the stimulus-response model for blood glucose regulation, the liver/muscle cells are the effector. ||
 * = **12** || Pancreas || The alpha and beta cells detect the change in the blood glucose levels ||= **27** || Brain || Brain and spinal cord combine to make up the CNS ||
 * = **13** || Receptors || Changes in the internal or external environment are detected by receptors. ||= **28** || Pituitary gland || The pituitary gland releases ADH. ||
 * = **14** || Neuron || The basic unit of the nevous system is a neuron ||= **29** || Kidney || ADH acts on the kidney ||
 * = **15** || Water Regulation || Located in the brain is the hypothalamus which detects Water regulation. ||= **30** || Effector || The kidney is the organ that effects the change that is desired by the body. ||

Hey guys, I reckon that 18 and 19 are the other way around. Doesn't insulin cause glucose to go down in the blood and vica versa with glucagon. Yeah, I agree with that, as insulin stimulates the uptake of glucose and the conversion of glucose into glycogen. And glucagon aids in the release of glucose. I shall fix the table up.

Any other comments or questions can be posted below.