principles of homeostasis

Question 1

what is the definition of homeostasis?

Answer 1

keeping internal condition as constant as possible

Question 2

what is meant by internal conditions?

Answer 2

body temp will rise lose water through sweating

Question 3

why is homeostasis used?

Answer 3

use to keep blood glucose concentration the body temperature and water levels constant

Question 4

what are the general features of an automatic control system?

Answer 4

receptor cells, coordination centre, effector

Question 5

what is a stimulus?

Answer 5

changes to the environment

Question 6

what are the receptor cells?

Answer 6

detect change in stimulus - internal changes- glucose levels- external - temp of skin

Question 7

what is the coordination centre?

Answer 7

brain,spinal cord, pancreas- receives and processes info from receptor cells

Question 8

what is the effector?

Answer 8

coordination centre sends info to the effector- muscle or gland- carry out response