Biology Flashcards
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What is homeostasis?
A
The maintenance of a constant internal environment
2
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What is a stimulus?
A
Anything that triggers a change in the environment of an organism
3
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What makes up the nervous system?
A
Our brain, spinal cord and all nerves throughout our bodies
4
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In what order does your body respond to a stimulus?
A
Stimulus, receptor, sensory neurone, co-ordinator, motor neurone, effector, response
5
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How are reflexes faster than normal responses?
A
Reflexes reduce the number of synapses they pass and avoid the brain
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