Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
Homestasis is achieved by
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a: Stimulus receptor control centre effector response
2
Q
stimulus
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any disruption
3
Q
Receptor
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sensor that monitors the bodys internal & external environment for changes
4
Q
Control centre
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determines what appropriate actions need to be taken and when it need to start and stop responses
5
Q
Effector
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muscles or glands that bring about the response
6
Q
response
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Negative or positive feedback
7
Q
Negative feedback
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Prevents sudden and severe changes within the body and once achieved reduces response to shut of control process such as heating or cooling
8
Q
Positive Feedback
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Enhances and amplifies the change so that control process continues at even faster rate until stimulus is removed e.g breast feeding
