Control of the Internal Environment (CHPT 2)

Question 1

Acclimation

Question 2

Adaptation

Question 3

Autocrine signalling

Question 4

Biological control system

Question 5

Cell signalling

Question 6

Control centre

Question 7

Effectors

Question 8

Endocrine signalling

Question 9

Endocrine system

Question 10

Gain

Question 11

Heat shock proteins

Question 12

Homeostasis

Question 13

Intracrine signalling

Question 14

Juxtacrine signalling

Question 15

Negative feedback

Question 16

Paracrine signalling

Question 17

Sensor

Question 18

Steady state

Question 19

Stress proteins

Question 20

Define the term homeostasis. How does it differ from
the term steady state?

Question 21

Cite an example of a biological homeostatic control
system.

Question 22

Draw a simple diagram that demonstrates the relationships
between the components of a biological control
system.

Question 23

Briefly explain the role of the receptor, the integrating
center, and the effector organ in a biological control
system.

Question 24

Explain the term negative feedback. Give a biological
example of negative feedback

Question 25

Discuss the concept of gain associated with a biological
control system.

Question 26

Define cell signaling and outline the five types of cell
signaling mechanisms that participate in the regulation
of homeostasis and cellular adaptation.

Question 27

List the steps that lead to exercise-induced increases in
protein synthesis in skeletal muscles.