Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
Homeostasis
A
the relative constancy of the body’s internal movement
2
Q
Components of Homeostasis
A
Sensor
Control Center
Effector
3
Q
Negative Feedback
A
Primary homeostatic mechanism
Effector reverses the change in the internal movement
4
Q
Positive Feedback
A
Effector continues to stimulate the sensor
Helps in completing a process that has a cutoff point
Can be Harmful
