Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
Receptor
A
A part of the body that acts in response to a stimuli
2
Q
Positive feedback
A
Enhances the stimulus/magnifying the change or output
3
Q
Homeostasis
A
Ability of the body to maintain a balanced internal environment in a changing environment
4
Q
Signal
A
Message sent to the brain from the receptors
5
Q
Response
A
An action in response to the signal
6
Q
Stimulus
A
Change in the environment that causes a living organism to respond
7
Q
Negative feedback
A
Opposes the stimulus to counteract the change in order to return the body to it’s set points
