Exploring Homeostasis ~ “Deadly Ascent”
“The Dangers of Denali/Mt. McKinley”
Name ____________________
Pre-viewing questions:
1. At this point, how would you define homeostasis?
2. What do you already know about how homeostasis works in the human body? Give
specific examples if you can.
Viewing questions:
1. What 3 body parts make up the body’s core? Why is it so important to keep the core
warm?
2. Define vasoconstriction:
3. Explain how vasoconstriction is important to thermoregulation and homeostasis.
4. Explain the drawbacks of vasoconstriction for a human.
5. Identify the symptoms of and circumstances that cause “Core Up” (elevation of body
temperature) and “Core Drop” (drop of body temperature) for the climbers.
Core Up
Core Drop
6. What is hypoxia? Explain the symptoms. What is it commonly called?
7. Explain what occurs in the body during High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE).
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d. Cure =