Homeostasis (Revision)

5. describes human cells when placed in a solution with water potential that is too low
7. maintenance of a constant water potential of blood plasma
10. carbohydrate that is transported dissolved in blood plasma
12. describes what happens to human cells when placed in a solution with water potential that is too high
15. this gland releases ADH into the bloodstream
16. when the size of the lumen of the arterioles increases
17. the walls of the __________ duct become more permeable when ADH signals it

1. organ that secretes insulin and glucagon; this organ also detects changes in blood glucose concentration
2. structure or organ that detects the change in the (internal / external) environment
3. when the size of the lumen of the arterioles decreases
4. change in the (internal / external) environment
6. maintenance of a constant internal body temperature
8. maintenance of a constant internal environment
9. hormone that signals liver, resulting in an increase in blood glucose levels
11. hormone that signals liver and muscle, resulting in a decrease in blood glucose levels
13. water in sweat changes from liquid to gaseous state (which removes heat from surface of skin)
14. carbohydrate that is stored in humans
18. organ in body where carbohydrates are stored in humans