BIO 112 Ch. 1 Flashcard

Front

Define homeostasis.

Back

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment.

Front

What are the three components of homeostatic mechanisms?

Back

The three components are receptor, control center, and effector.

Front

Define anatomy.

Back

Anatomy is the study of the structure of body parts.

Front

Define physiology.

Back

Physiology is the study of the function of body parts.

Front

What is negative feedback?

Back

Negative feedback is a process that reduces changes in a system.

Front

Give an example of negative feedback.

Back

The regulation of blood sugar levels by insulin.

Front

What is the relationship between structure and function?

Back

Structure determines function.

Front

Which homeostatic feedback mechanism is more common?

Back

Negative feedback.

Front

What is the role of receptors in homeostasis?

Back

Receptors detect changes in the internal or external environment.

Front

What is the role of the control center in homeostasis?

Back

The control center processes information and determines the appropriate response.