5.1.1 homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
what is homeostasis?
A
Maintaining a constant internal environment despite changes to the external environment
2
Q
examples of what homeostasis controls
A
temperature, water balance of body fluids, concentration of ions, concentration of molecules, pH
3
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why is homeostasis important?
A
- enzymes
- to control movement of molecules
- to control energy loss/gain
- toxicity
