7.4 Breaking out in a sweat Flashcards
1
Q
what is homeostasis?
A
the maintenance of a stable internal environment
2
Q
what is negative feedback?
A
reducing the impact of a change and bringing a system back to stable
3
Q
what detects deviation from the norm?
A
receptors
4
Q
what brings the condition back to norm?
A
effectors
5
Q
what is positive feedback?
A
the output from the control centre moves the condition further from the set point
6
Q
what is the control mechanism in thermoregulation?
A
the hypothalamus
