Homeostasis Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is homeostasis?
A
self-regulating process that maintains the body’s internal stability despite
external changes
2
Q
what are diseases/disorders a result of?
A
the disruption of homeostatic ability/processes.
3
Q
what is a set point and normal range?
A
the set point is the optimum physiological value, and the normal range is a range between which physiological values can fluctuate.
4
Q
control centers of homeostasis
A
nervous and endocrine systems
5
Q
feedback systems and examples
A
negative: going back to normal
positive: activate a change to go away from the normal range.
