bio-homeostasis Flashcards

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what is homeostasis?

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its the maintenance of a constant internal environment

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what does a negative feedback include?

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-a set point that needs to be maintained
-a stimulus which is a change in the internal environment
- a receptor that can detect the stimulus and sends signals to the control centre
- a corrective mechanism which brings about the reverse effect of the stimulus
- a feedback to the receptor when the set point is reached

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