Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
Homeostasis
A
Maintaining a stable internal environment by regulation of conditions, internally and externally
2
Q
Automatic control
A
Change from optimal conditions
A signal is sent
Reverse the change
3
Q
Automatic control systems
A
Receptors: Detect a change
Coordination centres: Interpret a change, what needs to be done?
Effectors (Muscles and glands): Carry out the change
4
Q
Muscles and carrying out change
A
Contract and relax
5
Q
Glands and carrying out change
A
Release hormones
