Regulation

Front

What is a Negative Feedback Loop?

Back

A process that counteracts a change in a system to maintain homeostasis, such as the regulation of blood calcium levels.

Front

What are the two main organs of the Central Nervous System?

Back

Brain and Spinal Cord.

Front

Name some major organs of the Endocrine system.

Back

Pineal gland, Thyroid gland, Adrenal gland, and Pancreas.

Front

What are the two types of feedback systems that help maintain homeostasis?

Back

Positive and Negative feedback.

Front

What is a neuron?

Back

A nerve cell that transmits electrical signals in the body.

Front

Define Homeostasis.

Back

The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.

Front

What is the role of the endocrine system?

Back

To regulate bodily functions through hormones.

Front

What is positive feedback?

Back

A process that amplifies a change in a system, leading to an even greater change, such as during childbirth.

Front

What is the function of the thyroid gland?

Back

To regulate metabolism, energy levels, and growth.

Front

What is the role of the adrenal glands?

Back

To produce hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress.