Homeostasis Flashcards
Homeostasis
the maintenance of a steady-state internal environment despite a constantly changing external environment
Equilibrium
a condition in which opposing reactions occur at equal rates
Negative Feedback
a change in a variable triggers the coordinating centre to counteract any further changes
Positive Feedback
accept changes in the body and further promote them
Thermoregualtion
maintenance of body temperature within a range that enables cells to function efficiently
Kidney and Nephron
kidneys have around one million small functional units inside of it called nephrons
ADH
antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is a hormone that helps your kidneys manage the amount of water in your body
Aldosterone
regulates blood pressure by adjusting for blood volume
Osmoregulation
control of water and ion balance in the body
