Homeostasis/Homeostatic Control Mechanisms Flashcards
1
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What are the three parts/mechanisms involved in homeostasis?
A
Stimulus, receptor, effector
2
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It produce change in equilibrium of a variable.
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Stimulus
3
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A stimulus is caused by ___ in a variable.
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Imbalance
4
Q
What are the two types of feedback mechanisms in homeostasis?
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Positive feedback and negative feedback
5
Q
This feedback mechanism intensifies or accelerates the stimulus.
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Positive feedback
6
Q
This feedback mechanism reverses the original stimulus.
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Negative feedback
7
Q
True or False: An example of negative feedback is the regulation of body temperature.
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TRUE
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