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Homeostasis Flashcards

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What is Homeostasis?

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Self regulation of the body.

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Whats the difference between a receptor and an effector?

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Receptors detect changes, Effectors carry out the responses to counteract the changes.

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Osmoregulation

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Osmo - Regulation
(Water) (Keeps Stable)

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What is ADH?

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ADH increases water re-absorption in the kidney tubules, reduces the amount of water in urine when body needs to conserve water when thirsty or having high salt levels.

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Why is maintaining pH important in the body?

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Enzyme activity decreases/unable to function at the optimum.

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Where are hormones produced?

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Glands

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What 4 Hormones are in the menstrual cycle.

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FSH, LH, Oestrogen, Progesterone

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How do Chemical Messages travel around the body?

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Through the bloodstream.

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How do Electrical Messages travel around the body?

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Through the nerves.

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