protein roles: enzymes and cell transport

Question 1

what is homeostasis and why is it important?

Answer 1

homeostasis is the body’s maintenance of a stable internal environment. it is important as cells can only live in a very narrow range of conditions.

Question 2

what are the four components of homeostasis

Answer 2

1. change(stimuli) 2. Receptors detect the change 3. control center 4.
   effectors

Question 3

explain component 1

Answer 3

change is anything that requires a cell to react ex) change in temperature, pressure or chemical composition. occurs constantly in and around the cells of living organisms.

Question 4

explain component 2

Answer 4

receptors detect change and then alert the proper control center

Question 5

explain component 3

Answer 5

has ideal numerical condition value (body temperature 37). recieves a signal from the receptors and sends a command to the effector to counteract change