1) Homeostasis

Question 1

a. Define the term homeostasis

Answer 1

The body’s ability to maintain a relatively stable internal environment in response to changing internal or external conditions

Question 2

b. Why is homeostasis important?

Answer 2

It keeps the body regulated and balanced

Question 3

Understand homeostatic reflex:set point, integrating/control center, afferent/efferent signals and effectors

Answer 3

Set point: level at which variable is maintained
Control center: analyzes and determines response
Receptor: detects and responds to environmental change
Afferent: bringing in information to control center
Efferent: information exits control center to give response

Question 4

What is positive and negative feedback? Know specific examples of each type of feedback and how they differ from one another

Answer 4

Negative feedback: prevents the change from happening in your body (blood glucose levels)
Positive feedback: enhances the change in your body and wants it to happen (child labor