Part one of term paper
September 1, 1997 Homeostasis is the state of equilibrium in which the internal environment of the human body remains relatively constant.  Two excellent examples of homeostasis are how the body maintains a constant temperature and blood pressure during strenuous physical activity or exercise.  Although there are many other activities in th ...

Part two of term paper
... I will mention both homeostasis functions.  When the external temperature decreases, a portion of the brain called the hypothalamus detects the drop by means of the blood.  To compensate, the brain sends chemical and electrical impulses to the muscles.  These impulses tell the muscles to begin to contract and relax at very high intervals.  This is commonly known as shivering.  The production of Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP in the mitochondria of the muscles produces heat.  If the body temper ...