homeostasis cards Flashcards
What sense organs detects pain, pressure and temperature?
skin
What is a change in the environment called?
stimulus
What detects changes in your environment?
receptor
A reaction which is fast and unconscious is called a…
reflex
The reflex arc consists of three nerves. They are called, sensory, relay and …..
motor
The gaps between nerves are called…
synapse
Information travels across the synapse as a ……
chemical
Hormones travel through the ….
blood
There are two types of effectors. They are….
muscle and gland
What do glands release into the blood?
hormones
How long is the menstrual cycle on average?
28 days
What day is the egg released?
around day 14
What hormones causes the egg to be released?
lh
What does IVF stand for?
in vitro fertilisation
What hormone decreases blood glucose concentration?
insulin
What hormones increases blood glucose concentration?
glucagon
Name a barrier method of contraception
condom, femidom, diaphragm
What condition do people have if they cannot control their blood glucose levels
diabetes
Name 4 hormones that help control the menstrual cycle
Lh, fsh, oestrogen, progesterone
