homeostatis and response

Question 1

Neurone’s transmit

Answer 1

information very quickly to and from the brain and your brain quickly detects how to respond to stimulus

Question 2

Synapase

Answer 2

connection between two neurone’s is called a Synapase

Question 3

Nerve signals

Answer 3

is transferred by chemicals which diffuse across the gap

Question 4

Reflexes

Answer 4

are rapid, automatic responses to certain stimuli that don’t involve the conscious part of the brain that can reduce injury

Question 5

The neurones in reflex arc

Answer 5

goes through the spinal cord when a stimulus such as a bee sting is detected by receptors, impulses are sent along sensory neurone to relay neurone in the CHS

Question 6

Hormones

Answer 6

are chemical messengers sent in the blood. Produced in (secreted by) various glands . The glands make up the endocrine system.

Question 7

Puitary gland

Answer 7

produces many hormones that regulate body conditions

Question 8

Pancreas

Answer 8

produce insulin which is used to regulate the blood glucose level

Question 9

Thyroid

Answer 9

produces thyroxine which regulates metabolism , heart rate and temperate

Question 10

adrenal gland

Answer 10

produces adrenaline to prepare the body for ‘ fight or flight’