Human Homeostasis Vocab Flashcard

Front

What is the term for something that occurs with thought and will?

Back

Voluntary

Front

What is the term for something that occurs without thought or will?

Back

Involuntary

Front

What is the maintenance of a stable body temperature called?

Back

Thermoregulation

Front

What is the term for the maintenance of stable conditions inside the body?

Back

Homeostasis

Front

What is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment?

Back

Homeostasis

Front

What is the term for the body's automatic response to changes in the environment?

Back

Reflex

Front

What is the role of the hypothalamus in homeostasis?

Back

It regulates body temperature and other homeostatic processes.

Front

What is the term for the body's ability to maintain a stable pH level?

Back

Acid-base balance

Front

What is the process of regulating blood sugar levels called?

Back

Glycemic control

Front

What is the term for the body's response to stress that involves the release of hormones?

Back

Fight or flight response