Homeostasis

Front

Homeostasis

Back

The ability of an organism or environment to maintain stability in spite of changes.

Front

Stimulus

Back

A detectable change in the internal or external environment.

Front

Response

Back

A reaction to a specific stimulus.

Front

Negative feedback

Back

A process that counteracts a change in a system, helping to maintain homeostasis.

Front

Positive feedback

Back

A process that amplifies a change in a system.

Front

Regulation

Back

The control or maintenance of a process or function in a system.

Front

Insulin

Back

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels.

Front

Glucagon

Back

A hormone that raises blood glucose levels, having the opposite effect of insulin.

Front

Receptor

Back

A protein molecule that receives and responds to a neurotransmitter, hormone, or other substance.