Homeostasis

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is homeostasis?
Back
Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain stable, constant conditions despite external changes.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do receptors play in homeostasis?
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Receptors are specialized structures that detect changes in the environment (stimuli) and send signals to the control center to initiate a response.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of the control center in homeostasis?
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The control center processes information received from receptors and determines the appropriate response to maintain homeostasis.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an effector in the context of homeostasis?
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Effectors are organs or cells that carry out the response determined by the control center to restore balance in the body.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the cell membrane's role in homeostasis?
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The cell membrane regulates what enters and leaves the cell, maintaining the internal environment necessary for cellular function.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the endocrine system's function in homeostasis?
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The endocrine system controls growth and homeostasis by secreting hormones from glands that regulate various bodily functions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the cell wall in plant cells?
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The cell wall provides extra support and shape to plant cells, helping them maintain structure and resist external pressures.
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