Homeostasis

Front

A body system that controls and coordinates all body activities through electric impulses/messages between brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Back

nervous system

Front

If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:

Back

increase body temperature

Front

The "cause" for something to happen is the

Back

stimulus

Front

What could result from failure to maintain homeostasis?

Back

Lack of internal balance, eventual death, difficulty carrying on metabolism

Front

Negative Feedback Loops

Back

prevent small changes from getting larger

Front

Maintaining body temperature is an example of a:

Back

negative feedback loop

Front

When glucose levels in the blood rise, your brain sends a signal to your pancreas. The pancreas releases insulin, which opens channels in cell membranes to allow glucose to enter the cell, lowering blood sugar levels.

Back

Negative Feedback Loop

Front

Homeostasis

Back

STABLE

Front

What receives the message and coordinates a response?

Back

control center

Front

The shrinking of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure

Back

vasoconstriction