homeostasis.

Question 1

what is the definition for homeostais?

Answer 1

regulation of the internal conditions of cells to maintain optimum conditions, functioning in response to internal and external changes.

Question 2

why is it important?

Answer 2

maintains optimum conditions for enzyme action and all cell functions.

Question 3

what does homeostasis need to maintain?

Answer 3

blood glucose concentration.
body temp.
water levels.

Question 4

what does homeostasis control?

Answer 4

the endocrine system and the nervous system.

Question 5

component of control system: receptors.
description of feature.

Answer 5

detect stimuli changes in the environment.

Question 6

component of control system: co-ordination centres ( brain, spinal chord and pancreas.)
description of feature.

Answer 6

receives and processes information from receptors.

Question 7

component of control system: effectors ( muscles or glands.)
description of feature.

Answer 7

bring about responses which restore optimum levels.