Homeostatic Mechanisms and Mixtures
This assignment will help you reflect on some of the major concepts learned in Chapters 2 and 3 of your course textbook. First, you will reflect on homeostatic mechanisms in everyday life. Then, you will analyze the relationship between physiology and evolution.
This assignment will prepare you to successfully complete these tasks:
- Describe how hierarchical levels of structural organization in the human body relate to one another in the context of select human body systems.
- Explain the fundamental principles of evolution and natural selection.
- Analyze the relationship between physiology and evolution.
Instructions
This journal is a structured reflection, not a formal paper. Focus on connecting the course concepts to your own experiences and communities. While informal, this reflection should demonstrate academic integrity, clear writing, thoughtful organization, and correct grammar.
For this journal entry, address the following:
- What are some homeostatic mechanisms that occur in your everyday life?
- Discuss an evolutionary change that provides an advantage for humans. This can be an evolutionary change that has happened in our species or one that has not occurred but could be advantageous.
- What type of environment would cause this change to be beneficial?