bio-homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
what is homeostasis?
A
its the maintenance of a constant internal environment
2
Q
what does a negative feedback include?
A
-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