Communication And Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
What reasons are there for communication?
A
Adapting to the environment
Maintaining internal environments
Coordinating activities
2
Q
Example of an adaptation to the environment
A
The arctic fox has a much thicker white coat in the winter and thinner darker coat in the summer.
3
Q
What makes a good communication system?
A
Cover whole body
Specific
Rapid
Cellular
Short/long term
4
Q
Cell signalling
A
One cell will release a chemical that is detected by another cell
