homeostasis Flashcards
homeostasis
regulating body function so that the internal environment is stable
water-soluble hormones
polypeptides ( hydrophilic proteins ) need to facilitate diffusion with the target cells being on the outside.
lipid soluble hormones
hydrophobic steroids like oil and fat that diffuse naturally with target proteins being on the inside of the cell
nervous system
a control mechanism for homeostasis that sends messages electrically
endocrine system
a control mechanism for homeostasis that sends messages chemically
negative feedback
controls hormone mechanisms and takes away a stimulus
stimulus
change internal environment
sensor
nerve receptor that detects change
control centre
organ that processes the responds to stimulus
effector
corrects stimulus issues returning the body to homeostasis.