behavioral physiologist is studying the homeostatic control of blood pH. In a trial, a lizard runs on a treadmill for a set amou
nt of time and the blood pH is measured. The blood pH drops as carbon dioxide is released into the bloodstream. The body uses peripheral chemoreceptors to regularly measure blood pH. These chemoreceptors are the ____ in this example.
Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to maintain the internal conditions of the body irrespective of the external conditions.
The homeostasis is maintained by the homeostatic mechanism which involves the 3 components which are the receptor or sensor, the integrating centre and the effector or organ.
In the given question, the peripheral chemoreceptors measures and sense the pH of the blood therefore the peripheral chemoreceptor will be considered as the "sensor component" of the homeostatic mechanism.
The statement Bonds in the hydrogen peroxide are weakened in catalase's active site, allowing the chemical reaction to occur is the answer. Catalase is an enzyme in the liver that breaks down harmful hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water.
