3. Classwork Tuesday 12/3/24 Homeostasis and body systems

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What is Homeostasis?

Back

The tendency of an organism to maintain a balanced state in order to stay healthy.

Front

What system controls and coordinates all body activities through electric impulses?

Back

Nervous system.

Front

What happens to blood vessels during vasodilation?

Back

They get wider to decrease blood pressure.

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How does the nervous system relate to the muscular system?

Back

The nervous system controls the muscular system.

Front

What occurs at equilibrium in a chemical reaction?

Back

The rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal.

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What is the role of the endocrine system?

Back

To regulate body functions through hormones.

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What is a stimulus?

Back

A change in the environment that causes a response in an organism.

Front

What is a response in biological terms?

Back

An action or change in behavior that occurs as a result of a stimulus.

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What is the function of neurons?

Back

To transmit messages throughout the nervous system.

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What is the main function of the muscular system?

Back

To enable movement of the body.