Control of blood glucose is very important. Sufficient glucose must be delivered to cells for respiration, but too much glucose can eventually result in coma or even death. The concentration of glucose in the blood is affected by factors such as eating and exercise, and must be brought back to the normal level of about... Continue Reading →
Control of Body Temperature – Homeostasis Ep 2
Control of body temperature is the first example of homeostasis we will look at in this series. For humans, normal body temperature is 37°C. It is important to maintain this temperature as it is the optimum temperature for enzymes involved in many metabolic processes such as respiration. Humans are endotherms, meaning that they generate heat... Continue Reading →
