Control of the Internal Environment (CHPT 2) Flashcards
(27 cards)
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Acclimation
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2
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Adaptation
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3
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Autocrine signalling
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4
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Biological control system
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5
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Cell signalling
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6
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Control centre
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7
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Effectors
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8
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Endocrine signalling
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9
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Endocrine system
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10
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Gain
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11
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Heat shock proteins
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12
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Homeostasis
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13
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Intracrine signalling
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14
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Juxtacrine signalling
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15
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Negative feedback
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16
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Paracrine signalling
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17
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Sensor
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18
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Steady state
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19
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Stress proteins
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20
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Define the term homeostasis. How does it differ from
the term steady state?
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21
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Cite an example of a biological homeostatic control
system.
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22
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Draw a simple diagram that demonstrates the relationships
between the components of a biological control
system.
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23
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Briefly explain the role of the receptor, the integrating
center, and the effector organ in a biological control
system.
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24
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Explain the term negative feedback. Give a biological
example of negative feedback
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25
Discuss the concept of gain associated with a biological
control system.
26
Define cell signaling and outline the five types of cell
signaling mechanisms that participate in the regulation
of homeostasis and cellular adaptation.
27
List the steps that lead to exercise-induced increases in
protein synthesis in skeletal muscles.
