Homeostasis Flashcards

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What is homeostasis?

A

Homeostasis is the process that happens in a cell or organism to maintain (keep) conditions optimal.

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What are the 5 internal conditions humans must regulate

A

Body temperature
Carbon Dioxide levels
Urea concentration
Water levels
Blood sugar levels

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What 3 components are co-ordinated responses made up of, and what do they do

A

Stimulus (change in conditions)
Receptor (receptor cells detect stimuli)
Effector (carry out responses)

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