Homeostasis Flashcards
0
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The general mechanism for homeostasis include:
A
Set point
Sensor
Integrating center
Effector
1
Q
What is homeostasis?
A
Body control processes that work to maintain constant conditions in the body
2
Q
Describe the general mechanism for homeostasis
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Set point- normal range
Sensor- detects any change
Integrating system- Initiates process to return body back to normal
Effector-process to put the body back to normal
3
Q
What is negative feedback loop?
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Feedback- going back to the beginning of the process
Negative- stop the process
Loop- circle of the change and adjustment