Bio-08

CHAPTER 8: HOMEOSTASIS & EXCRETION

1. Read Chapter 8 of the text book: HOMEOSTASIS & EXCRETION

2. Read Biology4Kids’ The Excretory System

3. Go through this presentation on Homeostasis & Excretion:

4. Go through these resources:

– Gross structure and function of the kidney

– How the kidney works

– Diagram of the kidney tubule

– ADH and water balance

– Homeostasis – How your Kidneys Control Water Content

5. Go through this presentation on Control of Body Temperature

6. More resources on Control of Body Temperature:

– Vasoconstriction:

– The Skin and Temperature Control

7. EXTRA READING

– Problems with the Kidneys

– Dialysis

– Khan Academy’s Homeostasis