Homeostasis

Cards (5)

  • What is the process of homeostasis?
    Maintaining a stable internal environment
  • What systems in your body regulate your internal environment?
    Automatic control systems
  • What are 3 examples of things controlled by homeostasis?
    • Temperature
    • Blood glucose
    • Water content
  • What cells are the three main components of automatic control systems?
    • Receptors
    • Coordination centres
    • Effectors
  • How does the body use negative feedback?
    It changes the level of something to keep it at a stable level