Principles of Homeostasis

• What is homeostasis?

  Regulation of internal conditions
• Why is homeostasis important for cells?

  It maintains optimal conditions for enzyme action
• What are three aspects of homeostasis in the human body?

  Blood glucose, body temperature, water levels
• What types of responses are involved in automatic control systems?

  Nervous or chemical responses
• What are the components of all control systems in homeostasis?

  • Receptors
  • Coordination centres
  • Effectors