The thermostat inside you
Earth as a living machine
The magic of Daisyworld
Nature's wild balance
Tipping points and broken loops
YOUR GOAL
Master of How life keeps its cool
007skaty The Hypothalamus
My brain keeps my temperature right in line (Oh yeah, right in line!) It shivers or sweats so I feel fine (We're feeling so fine!)
007skaty Eating prompts insulin release to absorb sugar, while low glucose triggers glucagon, forming a loop that prevents dangerous
007skaty Tiny protein channels pump glowing sodium and potassium ions across a cell membrane.
007skaty Swipe the storm clouds away to discover how to regulate your inner emotional climate.
Sweating horses: Unlike most mammals, horses sweat profusely just like humans to regulate their body temperature during intense runs.
The tendency of a physiological system to maintain internal stability through coordinated responses to disruptive stimuli. In 1868, Carl Wunderlich established the standard average human body temperature at 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
Which organ in the human body is primarily responsible for filtering waste and maintaining water balance?
What are the microscopic pores on plant leaves that open and close to regulate gas exchange?
Which part of the human brain acts as the body's thermostat to regulate temperature?
What is the biological term for maintaining a stable internal environment despite external changes?