Homeostasis and Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What is homeostasis
A
maintaining an optimum internal environment in the body
2
Q
The coordination and control of the internal environment involves what two systems
A
Nervous system
Hormonal chemical messaging system
3
Q
What are four key features to a good control system
A
Stimulus
Receptors
Coordination centre
Effectors
4
Q
Name 5 sense organs
A
Skin Nose Eye Tongue Ear
5
Q
The __________ cells in our sense organs convert various stimuli into ____________ impulses.
These impulses are then transmitted through the nervous system
Fill in the gaps
A
Receptor, nerve
