1.3 Homeostasis

Question 1

Homeostasis

Answer 1

The tendancy to maintain a relatively stable internal environment

Question 2

Interstitial fluid and Plasma

Answer 2

the two types of fluids that are produced to maintain homeostasis

Question 3

Homeostasis factors that are kept in mind constantly

Answer 3

concentrated areas of nutrient rich molecules, concentration of electrolytes, pH (7.35), Blood volume(4-6L) and blood pressure(120/80), tempurature (37 C), conentration of waste products, Osmolarity of body fluid

Question 4

Positive feedback loop

Answer 4

AMPLIFIES the change in homeoststic- regulated factors

Question 5

Negative feeback loop

Answer 5

reverses the change in homeostatically- regulated factors

Question 6

Sensor/Receptor

Answer 6

One of the 3 components of the loop that MEASURES the factor in the body

Question 7

Control /Integration Center

Answer 7

Recieves input from the sensors and processes/ integrates the information

Question 8

Effector

Answer 8

recieves the instructions from the integration center and puts them into effect