homeostasis

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  • homeostasis is the maintenance of an organisms internal environment within set limits
  • three levels that are controlled by homeostasis are blood glucose levels(sugar levels), body temperature levels and water content levels
  • automatic control systems are made up of three components: receptors ( detect stimuli), coordination centres (receive and process information eg brain) and effectors (bring about responses to keep body at optimum condition)
  • automatic control systems may bring about a chemical or a nervous response