Homeostasis Flashcards

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What is homeostasis?

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The regulation of the internal conditions of a cell/ organism to maintain optimum conditions for it to function and respond to internal/external changes

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What is the use of homeostasis?

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To keep conditions as constant as possible
So enzymes in our body can function and carry out changes

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What does homeostasis consist of?

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Automatic control systems to make sure internal conditions stay as possible

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Automatic control system in a human body

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Nervous system
Hormones

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Automatic control system consists of?

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Receptor cells = detect stimulus
Co-ordination centre = receives and processes information passed to them
Effector = muscle or gland that carries out response to restore optimum level

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What could a stimulus be for a human?

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External conditions ie excessive temperature on skin when burnt
Or internal conditions like blood glucose level

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