Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V (Bicol)
Division of City Schools
MASBATE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Masbate City

BIOLOGY
3rd SEMESTER, SY. 2022-2023

Name of Learner: Joey II P. Delos Reyes Subject: BIOLOGY

Section: (GAS) HUMILITY

LESSON 2: ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY

Activity 1: KWL Chart
What I Know? What I want to know? What I learned?

Homeostasis is defined as a How do homeostasis work in Cells undergo

self-regulating process by the body? homeostasis by diffusing
which a living organism can different ions and molecules
maintain internal stability to maintain their
while adjusting to changing balance and organisms
external conditions. have multiple systems
Homeostasis is not static and working together to maintain
unvarying; it is a dynamic homeostasis (e.g.
process that can change vasodilation (cardiovascular
internal conditions as required system) and sweating
to survive external (integumentary system) to
challenges. give off heat, which affects
the body as a whole)

Activity 2: Homeostasis

Temperature ( Celsius ) Heart Rate

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY BEFORE THE ACTIVITY

36.5 89bpm

COLD WATER: 35.7 COLD WATER: 86bpm

HOT WATER: 36 HOT WATER: 91bpm
YOUR TREASURE
Directions: Write your insights in the box below. Write this also in the “What I Learned”
part of your KWL Chart.

Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment

despite external changes. It involves a complex series of processes that regulate various
physiological variables such as body temperature, blood pH, blood glucose levels, and
fluid balance. The key components involved in maintaining homeostasis are receptors,
control centers, and effectors.

1. Receptors: Specialized cells throughout the body detect changes in the internal
environment and send signals to the control centers. For example, temperature
receptors in the skin detect changes in external temperature.

2. Control centers: These are typically located in the brain (specifically the
hypothalamus) or in other organs. They receive information from the receptors and
compare it to the ideal or set point for that particular variable. The control center
determines the appropriate response to bring the variable back to its set point.

3. Effectors: These are muscles, organs, or glands that carry out the responses
instructed by the control center. They can either enhance or counteract the
changes detected by the receptors. For example, when body temperature drops
below the set point, effectors in the skin constrict blood vessels to conserve heat
and initiate shivering to generate more heat.

4. Feedback loops: Homeostasis relies on negative feedback loops, which work to

reverse the changes and restore the internal environment to its set point. When
the control center detects a deviation from the set point, it triggers a response that
opposes the change and brings the variable back to its desired range. Once the
set point is achieved, the control center reduces or stops the response.

It's important to note that homeostasis is a dynamic process and can involve
multiple feedback loops working simultaneously or sequentially to maintain balance. The
body constantly monitors and adjusts various variables to ensure optimal functioning.

Examples of homeostatic processes include regulation of body temperature, blood

pressure, blood sugar levels, pH balance, electrolyte balance, and fluid balance. These
processes involve intricate interactions between different organs, systems, and hormones
to maintain stability within a narrow range compatible with health and well-being.