Homeostasis Bio Vocab

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"Homeo-" means...

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Same/Similar

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Root "Statis" means:

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Stable/Equal

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Homeostasis means a state of balance that keeps something functioning correctly.

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A state of balance that keeps something functioning correctly.

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A stimulus is a change in something, either from inside or outside.

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A change in something - either coming from inside or outside.

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A response is...

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A behavior/change due to a stimulus.

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Dynamic Equilibrium is when an organism's processes maintain balance within a small range.

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When the processes in an organism keep it generally balanced. Not exactly the same, but within a small range.

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Feedback Mechanism:

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A system in your body that maintains homeostasis.