Homeostasis Flashcards

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Homeostasis

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maintaing a balanced internal enviorment

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2
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Positive feedback

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the amplification of an effect

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Negative feedback

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when a system is returned to a set point

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4
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Hormone

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Chemical Messanger

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5
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Gland

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Organs that produce hormones

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6
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thermoreglutation

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maintaining steady body tempurature

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Stimulus

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somthing that causes a reaction

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signal

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a message sent from one place to another

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response

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reaction

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