Lecture 7 Flashcards
1
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Homeostasis
A
the process of maintaining a constant internal environment despite changing conditions (requires cell-cell communication)
HOMEOSTASIS IS NOT EQUILIBRIUM
2
Q
Simple Reflexes
A
are mediated either by the nervous or endocrine system
3
Q
Complex Reflexes
A
are mediated by both systems and go through several integrating systems
4
Q
Reflex Steps
A
1) Simulis
2) Sensor
3) Input signal
4) Integrating center
5) Output signal
6) target
7) Response
5
Q
Krinein
A
means “to secrete”