To survive, an organism must be able to maintain stable internal conditions in a changing environment. This process is called homeostasis. The Human Homeostasis Gizmo™ allows you to explore how the human body stays at a nearly constant temperature in different conditions. Notice the Air temp. and Body temp. thermometers representing the air temperature and body temperature. 1. What is the initial air temperature?
2. What is the initial body temperature?
3. Next to each factor listed below, write "increase," "decrease," or "same" based on how you expect that factor to affect body temperature.
A. Raising air temperature: __sameSweating: __decrease___.
B. Lowering air temperature: ___increase___Shivering: __increase___.
C. Adding clothing: __increaseExercising: ___increase.