Homeostasis

Question 1

What is homeostasis

Answer 1

The process of maintaining relatively constant internal conditions (a dynamic equilibrium)

Question 2

Describe the main parts of homeostatic control systems

Answer 2

1) Sensor: detects when homeostasis has been disturbed and sends a message to the integrator
2) Integrator: relays information to appropriate regulator/effector
3) Effector: acts to restore balance

Question 3

Positive feedback loop

Answer 3

Response increases initial stimulus, not useful for homeostasis

Question 4

Negative feedback loops

Answer 4

Response reduces initial stimulus

•when body is outside normal range, action is taken to return to normal