Homeostasis And Response Flashcards
1
Q
Homeostasis
A
Maintaining a stable internal environment
2
Q
Stimulus
A
A change in the environment
3
Q
Receptor
A
Detects a stimulus
4
Q
Effector
A
Muscle or gland that responds
5
Q
Synapse
A
Gap between neurons where signals transfer
6
Q
Endocrine system
A
Glands that secrete hormones
7
Q
Hormones
A
Chemical messengers in the blood
8
Q
Negative feedback
A
Mechanisms that maintain balance
9
Q
Osmoregulation
A
Controlling water balance in the body
10
Q
Diabetes
A
Disease effecting blood sugar regulation
