G10 Nervous System & (Homeostasis) (Slides) Flashcards
ability of the body to maintain a constant internal equilibrium. It keeps the body functioning well even when there are changes in the environmen
Homeostasis
sensing components that monitors changes in the organism’s or structure’s environment
receptor
receives messages from the receptors.
This is usually associated with the nervous system
control center
The effector receives the messages from the _ _
control center
The effector receives the messages from the _ _
control center
The _ receives the messages from the control center
The _ enacts the necessary changes.
effector
The _ pathway carries the nerve impulses to the central nervous system (CNS).
These signals are carried by _ neurons.
afferent
The _ pathway carries the nerve impulses away from the central nervous system (CNS).
efferent
The CNS sends signals to the _ organs through the efferent pathway.
effector
Homeostasis examples
Osmoregulation
Thermoregulation
Chemical Regulation
refers to the continuous regulation of the osmotic pressure
Osmoregulation
important for maintaining the balance between solutes and fluids in the body
Osmoregulation
the measurement of the tendency of water to move from one side of the solution to another
Osmotic pressure
is involved in maintaining body temperature.
This is necessary to maintain normal metabolic functions.
thermoregulation
copy the temperature of their environment
Thermoconformers
