Homeostasis And Control Flashcards
1
Q
Homeostasis
A
About maintaining and optimum internal environment in the body
This needs to happen in response to internal external changes
2
Q
what sort of internal conditions need to be controlled?
A
Body temperature, Water content in the blood and Glucose levels in the blood
3
Q
What is a hormone
A
A hormone is a chemical messenger that causes a specific response
4
Q
Where are hormones released from
A
Hormones are released from glands
5
Q
How do hormones travel around the body
A
Hormones travel around the body in the bloodstream
6
Q
what is the name of the specific organ that hormones act on
A
The name of the organ where the hormone has its effect is Target organ
