Homeostasis

Front

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 utilize homeostasis?

Back

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

Front

What can result from failure to maintain homeostasis?

Back

Failure to maintain homeostasis can lead to lack of internal balance, difficulty carrying on metabolism, and eventual death.

Front

What organ produces insulin?

Back

The pancreas is responsible for producing insulin.

Front

What does high blood sugar promote in the body?

Back

High blood sugar promotes insulin release.

Front

What is the role of a receptor in homeostasis?

Back

A receptor detects changes in the environment and sends messages to the control center.

Front

What is the control center's function in homeostasis?

Back

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

Front

What is an effector in the context of homeostasis?

Back

An effector is a component that carries out the response determined by the control center to restore balance.

Front

Define negative feedback in homeostasis.

Back

Negative feedback is a mechanism that counteracts a change in a physiological variable, helping to maintain stability.

Front

Give an example of a negative feedback loop in the human body.

Back

An example of a negative feedback loop is the regulation of body temperature: when body temperature rises, mechanisms such as sweating are activated to cool the body down.