Homeostasis Flashcards
what is homeostasis
a process essential for survival or “set point”
what is the average body temperature
98.6˚F
what is the average blood glucose level
100mg/100ml of blood
what is the average blood pressure
120/80 mm/Hg
what is the negative feedback mechanisms/loops
the opposite response from the “Set point”
Ex. shivering, sweating
what does the receptor/sensors do
provides information about internal conditions
what does the control center/set point/integrator do
tells what a particular value should be
what does the effector do
causes responses that alter conditions in the internal environment
what is another word for homeostasis
thermoregulation
what is reverse thermoregulation
when the body temp. falls below the “set point” and the brain sends signal to the sweat glands to sweat and cool the body down
