Decide whether each of the following situations is an example of homeostasis. If it is an example, write and H next to the statement. If it is not, write N
6. _____ When you eat salty food, excess salt is excreted (sent out) through urine so that the amount of salt in the blood remains constant.
7. _____ When you fail to get enough sleep, you feel tired the next day.
8. _____ If your blood pressure becomes too low, sensory neurons stimulate the nervous system to increase the rate at which the heart pumps.
9. _____ When you take a deep breath, the volume of your chest cavity increases.
10. _____ When you learn a physical skill, such as skiing, the part of the brain called the cerebellum coordinates and balances the actions of the muscles.
