homeostasis Flashcards

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homeostasis

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regulating body function so that the internal environment is stable

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2
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water-soluble hormones

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polypeptides ( hydrophilic proteins ) need to facilitate diffusion with the target cells being on the outside.

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lipid soluble hormones

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hydrophobic steroids like oil and fat that diffuse naturally with target proteins being on the inside of the cell

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4
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nervous system

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a control mechanism for homeostasis that sends messages electrically

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5
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endocrine system

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a control mechanism for homeostasis that sends messages chemically

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6
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negative feedback

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controls hormone mechanisms and takes away a stimulus

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7
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stimulus

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change internal environment

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8
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sensor

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nerve receptor that detects change

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9
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control centre

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organ that processes the responds to stimulus

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10
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effector

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corrects stimulus issues returning the body to homeostasis.

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