Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
Define homeostasis
A
The condition in which the body’s internal environment remains relatively constant within its physiological limits.
2
Q
What are the 3 components of a feedback mechanism for homeostasis
A
Receptor, control centre, effector
3
Q
Homeostasis is controlled by which two body systems?
A
Endocrine and nervous
4
Q
What is negative feedback?
A
When a response to a stimulus reverses a change in the controlled condition
