https://padlet.com/lborschell/p0mbi48mange An infographic en-us 2016-11-03 17:41:20 UTC 2024-05-23 11:33:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png lborschell https://padlet.com/lborschell/p0mbi48mange/wish/135179408 Gas exchange is how the body regulates the different gases in your body. In order to maintain homeostasis, the body may work with the respiratory system to regulate the amount or frequency of gases entering the blood. Gas exchange may also involve the regulation of the circulatory system. ]]> 2016-11-03 17:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lborschell/p0mbi48mange/wish/135179408 lborschell https://padlet.com/lborschell/p0mbi48mange/wish/135182819 The body may violently react to the disruption of homeostasis. For example, if Carbon Dioxide levels in the blood get too high, the blood becomes acidic. This can pose a number of negative medical effects, including coma or death. ]]> 2016-11-03 17:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lborschell/p0mbi48mange/wish/135182819 lborschell https://padlet.com/lborschell/p0mbi48mange/wish/135185460 The body may try to increase the amount of oxygen in the system by increasing breathing rate, or even increasing heart rate in order to get the blood to absorb more oxygen. The body needs to meet the demands of the tissue. Mountain climbers, who go into low air pressure areas, are usually those who are affected by this. ]]> 2016-11-03 17:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lborschell/p0mbi48mange/wish/135185460