Homeostasis Flashcards

1
Q

The tendency to resist change in order to maintain a stable, relatively constant internal environment

A

homeostasis

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2
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This is involved is homeostasis that counteract the changes of various properties from their target values

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negative feedback loop

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3
Q

This amplify their initiating stimuli or they move the system away from its starting state

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positive feedback loop

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4
Q

this depends on the ability of the body to detect and oppose changes

A

homeostasis

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5
Q

This loop act to oppose the stimulus/cue that triggers them

A

negative feedback loop

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6
Q

if the body temperature is high, this loop will act to bring it back down towards the target value (normal body temp of 36)

A

negative feedback loop

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7
Q

another term for target value

A

set point

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8
Q

what are needed for negative feedback loop to happen

A

sensors
control center
effectors
stimulus

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9
Q

example of a disrupted homeostasis caused by a broken feedback loop involving insulin

A

diabetes

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10
Q

what loop does insulin do

A

negative feedback loop

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11
Q

what process does glucagon do

A

positive feedback loop

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12
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this loop amplify changes and move the system away from equilibrium

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positive feedback loop

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