Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
what is homeostasis
A
keeping conditions inside your body steady
2
Q
what are control systems made up of
A
receptors
coordination centres
effectors
3
Q
what’s the 1st step of a control system
A
receptor detects stimulus (change in environment)
sends information to the coordination centre
4
Q
what’s the 2nd step of a control system
A
coordination centre processes the information
organises a response
5
Q
what’s the 3rd step of a control system
A
effector produces a response
returns the level to its optimum level
