EH205 Review #1: Homeostasis September 12, 2011
Homeostasis and blood glucose Blood glucose is an example of a _________ variable. What is the controlled variable? regulated Insulin
Teleologically and mechanistically Why do we need to control levels of blood glucose? How do we control levels of blood glucose?...
How do we control levels of blood glucose? Stimulus: Increased blood glucose level Sensor: islet cells of pancreas Integrating center: islet cells of pancreas Effector: islet cells of pancreas * Afferent pathway * Efferent pathway Response: secretion of insulin - feedback Set point: <100mg/dl
Temperature Homeostasis and Pathophysiology Stimulus: Change in regulated variable Sensor Integrating center Set point Afferent pathway Efferent pathway Response - feedback Effector Hyperthermia Fever Brain damage Tumor Paralysis Drugs Anesthesia Heat exhaustion Heat stroke
Quiz!
T/F: Controlled variables are always regulated subconsciously False! Taking off extra clothing when you feel hot is one example of altering a controlled variable (body temperature).
What is the most accurate portrayal of a controlled variable over time? A regulated variable? time Set point time Set point time Set point Controlled var. Regulated var.
Before a fever “breaks”, the patient is considered: Hyperthermic Normothermic Hypothermic Hyperthermic Normothermic Hypothermic
Both people have been exercising in extremely hot conditions. Which one would you be more concerned about w.r.t. heat stroke?