Chapter 2-Control And Coordination Flashcards
Homeostasis
the maintenance of a relatively constant internal physiological environment of the body or part of the body (e.g. blood glucose level, pH, body temperature) in varying external conditions
Stimulus-response Model
a system in which any changes or variations (stimuli) in the internal environment are detected (by receptors); if a response is required, this is communicated to effectors to bring about some type of change or correction so the conditions can be brought back to normal
Glucose
a simple carbohydrate and the simplest form of sugar
Pancreas
a large gland in the body that produces and secretes the hormone insulin and an important digestive fluid containing enzymes
Insulin
hormone that removes glucose from the blood and stores it as glycogen in the liver and muscles
Glycogen
the main storage carbohydrate in animals, converted from glucose by the liver and stored in the liver and muscle tissue
Nervous System
the system of nerves and nerve centres in an animal in which messages are sent as an electrical and then a chemical impulse. It comprises the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
Endocrine System
the body system of glands that produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream in order to regulate processes in various organs
Signalling Molecules
a chemical involved in transmitting information between cells
Central Nervous system
The part of the nervous system composed of the brain and spinal cord
Sensory Nerons
a nerve cell in the sense organs. It detects change in the environment and sends a message to the central nervous system.
Motor Neurons
the nerve cell that causes an organ, such as a muscle or gland, to respond to a stimulus
Neurotransmitters
chemical released from the axon terminals into the synapse between your nerve cells (neurons) during a nerve impulse
Endocrine Glands
organs that produce hormones. Endocrine glands release their hormones into the bloodstream for transport to target organs.
Hormones
chemical substances produced by glands and circulated in the blood. Hormones have specific effects in the body.
Thermoregalation
the control of body temperature
Thermostat
a device that establishes and maintains a desired temperature automatically
Positive Feed back system
When the body initiates or does something and receives a positive response so it keeps doing it
Negative Feedback System
When the body initiates or does something and it receives a negative response so it stops
Multi Cellular Organism
an organism that is composed of many cells. Most plants and animals are multicellular.
Homeostasis
the maintenance of a relatively constant internal physiological environment of the body or part of the body (e.g. blood glucose level, pH, body temperature) in varying external conditions
Stimulus-response Model
a system in which any changes or variations (stimuli) in the internal environment are detected (by receptors); if a response is required, this is communicated to effectors to bring about some type of change or correction so the conditions can be brought back to normal
Glucose
a simple carbohydrate and the simplest form of sugar
Pancreas
a large gland in the body that produces and secretes the hormone insulin and an important digestive fluid containing enzymes
Insulin
hormone that removes glucose from the blood and stores it as glycogen in the liver and muscles
Glycogen
the main storage carbohydrate in animals, converted from glucose by the liver and stored in the liver and muscle tissue