1.It is important that humans maintain a constant internal environment (homeostasis) 2.Humans respond to changes in external temperature in different ways Homeostasis Homeostasis
Homeostasis
Homeostasis
Functions of the skin
Structure of the skin Functions of the skin
Hot or cold?
1.Water, and small molecules such as urea, salt and sugar, are filtered from the blood by the kidneys 2.Selective reabsorption of sugar, salt and some water occurs 3.Dialysis can be used in cases of kidney failure 4.Organs can be replaced by surgical transplants 5.Transplants may be rejected by the immune system Kidneys Kidneys
Kidneys
Kidneys
The Nephron
Kidneys Kidneys
ADH – too little water in blood ADH
ADH – too much water in blood ADH
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