Homeostasis

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What is homeostasis?

Back

Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

Front

Which group of organisms uses homeostasis?

Back

All living things, including plants and animals, use homeostasis.

Front

What role do nerve cells play in homeostasis?

Back

Nerve cells sense changes in the body, such as temperature, and send signals to help maintain homeostasis.

Front

What happens to your breathing rate when oxygen levels are low?

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Your breathing rate increases to take in more oxygen.

Front

What is the appropriate response when oxygen levels rise after being low?

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The appropriate response is to return the breathing rate to baseline.

Front

What is a receptor in the context of homeostasis?

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A receptor is a body part that senses changes in the internal environment.

Front

What is the control center in homeostasis?

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The control center processes information from receptors and determines the appropriate response.

Front

What is an effector in homeostasis?

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An effector is a body part that carries out the response to restore balance.

Front

How do plants maintain homeostasis?

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Plants maintain homeostasis through processes like transpiration and regulating water loss.

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What is negative feedback in homeostasis?

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Negative feedback is a mechanism that counteracts a change to bring the system back to its set point.