Introduction, Homeostasis, Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
The shoulders are _______ to the chest
A
Lateral
2
Q
The heart is _______ to the lungs
A
Medial
3
Q
The skin is ________ to the muscles and fat
A
Superficial
4
Q
The uterus is ______ to the bony pelvis
A
Deep
5
Q
What are the 3 components to the control of homeostasis
A
- Sensors/receptors
- Control/integration centre
- Effectors
6
Q
Decribe/define negative feedback
A
opposing changes in variables by generating an effector response that is opposite to the initial change
7
Q
Describe postive feedback
A
Enhancing changes in variables by generating an effector response which amplifies the initial change
