Unit 1 - Introduction Flashcards
What are the 4 major principles of Physiology
-homeostasis and control
-struction/function relationship
-adaptation and acclimization
conformity and regulation
Quote about contancy
“constancy of the internal environment is the condition for free life”
Feedback control system
structure and function is seen at what level
ALL OF THEM BITCHES
Adaptation
irreversible, heritable, occurs at the species level and is very gradual
Acclimization
reversible and natural, affects individuals
Acclimation
reversible, occurs experimentally
Anticipation
evoke a change before you need it, reduces the dela if you can predict the oncoming disturbance
set point
the base line, changes from it causes a feedback system
2 types of responses to environmental factors
conformers and regulators