Section 6:Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
Define homeostasis with examples
A
The maintenance of a constant internal environment. Factors:temperature,concentration of glucose,water potential and concentration of ions (pH)
2
Q
What is the optimum point?
A
The pont at which system operates best
3
Q
Define feedback mechanism
A
By which a receptor respondes to a stimuli,created by a change to the system brought about by the effector
