communication and homeostasis Flashcards
1
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transducer definitions
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converts stimulus into action potential/electrical impulse
2
Q
give an example of a positive feedback mechanism
A
depolarisation
3
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homeostasis definition
A
the regulation of the internal conditions of a cell or organism to maintain optimum conditions (within a narrow range) for function, in response to internal and external changes.
4
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VASOLDILATION
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widening of the arterioles to increase blood flow near skins surface