homeostasis Flashcards

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homeostatic

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the ability of the body to maintain stable internal conditions In the face of changing external conditions

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thermoregulation

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How we maintain a stable body temperature

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Endotherm

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Internal generation of heat (warm blooded animals)

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ectotherm

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body temp relies on certain environments (cold blooded)

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negative feedback loop

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When a change in the system causes another change that brings the system back to its starting position

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Positive feedback loop

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When a change in a system causes another change that increases the first change

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