Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the goal of homeostasis
A
maintain bodys internal conditions within a narrow range
2
Q
What is the first thing in the process of homeostasis
A
stimulus which produces change in variable
i.e temperature being too high outside
3
Q
what is the second process in homeostasis
A
receptor detecting a change
i.e hypothalamus detecting change in blood temp
4
Q
what is the third process in homeostasis
A
input information from receptor sent to control center
5
Q
what is the fourth process in homeostasis
A
output information sent from control center to effector
6
Q
what is the fifth process in homeostasis
A
effector responds to control magnitude of stimulus
7
Q
Why do conditions in body need to be controlled
A
keep biological molecules functioning
