Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is negative feedback?
A
organisms respond to counteract any deviations and return to optimal internal conditions
2
Q
What is homeostasis?
A
maintaining optimal internal conditions
3
Q
What is positive feedback?
A
organisms’ response leads to further deviation from the optimum
4
Q
What are the steps involved in a control mechanism?
A
receptor detects change -> coordinator coordinates response -> effector carries out response -> optimum conditions restored
5
Q
What are 2 types of effectors?
A
muscles and glands
