Feedback Loops & Human Body Systems Intro GF Flashcards
(23 cards)
What system is this?
made up of your skin, hair, nails, sweat and oil glands
integumentary
What system is this?
influences growth, development and metabolism
endocrine
What system is this?
includes your brain, spinal cord and nerves
nervous
What system is this?
includes bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons
skeletal
What system is this?
is responsible for movement
muscular
Negative or positive?
counteracts/revers a change
negative feedback
Negative or positive?
intensifies/increases a change
positive feedback
Why is holding your breath an example of a NEGATIVE feedback loop?
Your body is attempting to reverse effects of limited oxygen and excess carbon dioxide
Is shivering positive or negative feedback?
negative
When a pregnant woman goes into labor, large amounts of oxytocin are released into the bloodstream. This release of oxytocin results in stronger contractions during labor. Is the release of oxytocin positive or negative feedback?
positive
Is the release of clotting proteins positive or negative feedback?
positive
When your blood-glucose level is too low, your pancreas releases glucagon. Glucagon causes glucose to be released from the liver into the bloodstream. Is this an example of a positive or negative feedback loop?
negative
If someone with type 1 diabetes doesn’t control their blood-sugar level, which organ systems could be affected?
every organ system is affected
What is function for this muscle tissue?
skeletal muscle
attaches to the skeleton
What is function for this muscle tissue?
cardiac muscle
found only in the heart
What is function for this muscle tissue?
smooth muscle
lines organs and moves substances
Is it voluntary/involuntary?
cardiac muscle
controlled involuntarily
Is it voluntary/involuntary?
skeletal muscle
controlled voluntarily
Is it voluntary/involuntary?
smooth muscle
controlled involuntarily
Bones, ligaments
or tendons?
connects bone to bone
ligaments
Bones, ligaments or tendons?
supports the body
bones
Bones, ligaments or tendons?
connects bone to muscle
tendons
What is not a function of the integumentary system?
moving the body