Homeostasis

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

Front

What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

Back

To produce energy for the cell.

Front

What is a negative feedback loop?

Back

A process that decreases the stimulus to maintain homeostasis.

Front

What is a positive feedback loop?

Back

A process that enhances the stimulus, leading to an even greater response.

Front

What is a stimulus?

Back

The 'cause' for something to happen, which triggers a response in an organism.

Front

What is an effector in the context of homeostasis?

Back

A component that carries out a response to restore balance in the body.

Front

What role does the control center play in homeostasis?

Back

It processes information from the stimulus and determines the appropriate response.

Front

Give an example of a positive feedback mechanism.

Back

Labor contractions during childbirth.

Front

Give an example of a negative feedback mechanism.

Back

Regulation of body temperature.

Front

What happens to blood pressure during a negative feedback response?

Back

It decreases when the body detects high blood pressure.