Week 1: Homeostasis Revision Flashcards
1
Q
Briefly describe what homeostasis is
A
Relatively stable internal environment within normal limits
2
Q
Name the 3 components of a homeostatic control system
A
- Receptor
- Integration Centre
- Effector
3
Q
what is the consequence of a prolonged homeostatic imbalance
A
- we get ill
- pathophysiology
4
Q
List some homeostasis mechanism of the body that are controlled by the negative feedback
A
- Blood glucose level
- Blood pressure
- Temperature
- Heart Rate
- Respiratory rate
