1.4 Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
stable internal environment of the body
A
Homeostasis
2
Q
reduces intensity of stimulus; brings everything back to center
A
Negative Feedback Mechanism
3
Q
Controlling body temp and controlling blood sugar are examples of which feedback mechanism?
A
Negative Feedback Mechanism
4
Q
enhances the original stimulus so the response accelerates
A
Positive Feedback Mechanism
5
Q
Labor contractions and blood clotting are examples of which feedback mechanism?
A
Positive Feedback Mechanism
6
Q
Stimulus
A
change
7
Q
Receptor
A
sensor
8
Q
Input
A
afferent
9
Q
Output
A
efferent
10
Q
Response
A
reduce or enhance change
