Directions: For this tutorial you will read three short articles about homeostasis and then answer the questions that appear below.  You should answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper or Word Doc, and then email them to me when you are finished.  Good luck!

1. Article #1: Homeostasis
2. Article #2: Controlling Body Temperature
3. Article #3: Diabetes

Questions

1. In your own words, define homeostasis.
2. Explain the idea of negative feedback in relation to homeostasis.
3. Outline the process of thermoregulation, including if body temperature is too high or too low.  Be detailed and specific in your answer!
4. Outline the process of blood glucose regulation, including if the levels are too high or too low.  Be detailed and specific in your answer!