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What is homeostasis?

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Maintaining balance in a living organism.

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What is a stimulus?

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

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What is a response?

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The reaction of an organism to a stimulus.

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What is an example of a stimulus?

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A loud noise that causes a person to jump.

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What is an example of a response?

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Sweating when it is hot.

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What role does the nervous system play in stimulus and response?

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It processes stimuli and coordinates responses.

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What is the difference between internal and external stimuli?

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Internal stimuli come from within the body, while external stimuli come from the environment.

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What is an example of internal stimuli?

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Hunger or thirst.

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What is an example of external stimuli?

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Temperature changes or light.

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How do organisms maintain homeostasis?

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By adjusting their internal processes in response to changes in the environment.