Question

responding to internal stimuli inquiry lab
procedure (continued): sort the cards to show how homeostasis regulates body temperature.
check for understanding:

1. how did the body react to the exercise? the body’s temperature... and the body began...
2. what would happen if homeostasis is never reached? cells may not get everything they need, or

Explanation:

1. During exercise, the body's metabolic rate increases, generating more heat. To cool down, the body's temperature rises and it begins to sweat. Sweating is a mechanism of heat - loss as the evaporation of sweat from the skin surface takes away heat.
2. Homeostasis is crucial for the proper functioning of cells. If it's never reached, cells may not get the right balance of nutrients, oxygen, and may accumulate waste products. This can lead to cell malfunction, and eventually, organ and system failure.

Answer:

1. The body’s temperature rose and the body began to sweat.
2. Cells may not get everything they need, or they may accumulate waste products, leading to malfunction and potential organ - system failure.