B10 - Homostasis and the nervous system Flashcards
1
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Homostasis define
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Maintainging an optimum internal environment in the body
2
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Coordination and control of the internal environment involes:
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The nervous system
and Hormonal/chemical messaging systems.
3
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Pathway through nervous system
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Stimulus → receptor → coordinator (Central Nervous system) → effector
4
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sense: organ Skin
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Stimulus: pressure and temperature
5
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Stimulus: Chemical-Smell
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Sense Organ: Nose
6
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Sense organ: eyes
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Stimulus: light waves
7
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Stimulus: chemical-taste
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Sense organ: tongue
8
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Sense Organ: Ear
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Stimulus: sound waves
