Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is homeostasis
A
Homeostasis is the process of maintaining a constant internal environment for our cells to function properly
2
Q
What systems does the homeostasis rely on?
A
It relies on the nervous system and the endocrine system working together
3
Q
Where do we detect changes?
A
We can detect changes in our environment (internal, and external) and respond appropriately
4
Q
What do the responses do?
A
Sometimes our responses are conscious and sometimes they happen without us thinking about them.
We can use a stimulus- response model to explain how this occurs
5
Q
What help you to regulate our responses?
A
Feedback mechanisms help to regulate our responses our responses switch off when they are no longer required.
