Homeostasis - Coordinating body systems Flashcards
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Homeostasis
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The process for maintaining the internal ‘steady state’ in an organism.
2
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Feedback
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A system in which the response to a stimulus modifies the stimulus.
3
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Endotherm
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An animal that generates heat to maintain its body at a constant warm temperature; also called warm-blooded animals.
4
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Sensor
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A structure or organ that detects changes in the internal or external environment.
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Negative feedback
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A process in which the response cancels or lowers the original stimulus.
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Capillary
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A minute blood vessel that extends through tissues, from which materials can be exchanged with cells by diffusion.
