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What is the primary purpose of homeostasis?
What is the primary purpose of homeostasis?
Negative feedback amplifies changes in the body away from a steady state.
Negative feedback amplifies changes in the body away from a steady state.
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What are the three functional components involved in maintaining homeostasis?
What are the three functional components involved in maintaining homeostasis?
Receptor, Control Centre, Effector
The process by which a small effect is amplified in the body is known as ______________.
The process by which a small effect is amplified in the body is known as ______________.
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Which of the following is NOT a method used by endotherms to regulate body temperature?
Which of the following is NOT a method used by endotherms to regulate body temperature?
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Match the organism type with its characteristic:
Match the organism type with its characteristic:
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Thermoregulation is only important for endothermic organisms.
Thermoregulation is only important for endothermic organisms.
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Name an example of an ectothermic organism.
Name an example of an ectothermic organism.
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What is the normal range for core temperature in humans?
What is the normal range for core temperature in humans?
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Peripheral temperature can be higher than core temperature.
Peripheral temperature can be higher than core temperature.
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What is the role of the hypothalamus in temperature regulation?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in temperature regulation?
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The body can experience hypothermia when core temperature drops below the _______ range.
The body can experience hypothermia when core temperature drops below the _______ range.
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Match the following responses to extreme cold with their descriptions:
Match the following responses to extreme cold with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Homeostasis
- Homeostasis is the maintenance of a steady internal state, regardless of external environment changes.
- Examples include blood pressure, body temperature, blood glucose, pH levels, and fluid balance.
Maintaining Homeostasis
- Dynamic equilibrium is maintained through three components:
- Receptor/Sensor: Detects changes in the internal or external environment.
- Control Center: Processes information from the receptor and decides on a response.
- Effector: Carries out the response determined by the control center.
Homeostatic Control System
- Input: Information from the receptor/sensor is sent to the control center.
- Change Detected: The receptor detects a change in the variable.
- Imbalance: The variable is out of homeostasis.
- Output: Instructions from the control center to the effector.
- Response: The effector carries out the response.
- Influence: The response influences the magnitude of the stimulus and returns the variable to homeostasis.
Feedback Systems
- A cycle of events where a variable (e.g., body temperature, blood glucose, blood pH) is continuously monitored, assessed, and adjusted.
- This involves a sensor, a control center, and an effector.
Types of Feedback Systems
1. Negative Feedback
- A process where a mechanism is activated to restore conditions to their original state.
- Example: Thermoregulation; when body temperature increases, cooling mechanisms like sweating are activated. Conversely, when temperature decreases, mechanisms like shivering are used to increase the core temperature.
2. Positive Feedback
- A process where a small effect is amplified, moving the controlled variable further away from a steady state.
- Example: Childbirth; uterine contractions initiating during labor, leading to more contractions.
Thermoregulation
- Ectotherms: Organisms that depend on external sources of heat to regulate body temperature, e.g. fish, amphibians, and reptiles.
- Endotherms: Organisms that maintain a constant internal temperature. Mammals and birds regulate their body temperature through internal mechanisms, e.g., shivering, sweating, and adjusting blood vessel diameter.
Core Temperature
- The temperature of the internal organs, such as the liver and heart.
- Most constant, usually between 36.5°C and 37.5°C.
Peripheral Temperature
- The temperature of the body extremities, like fingers and toes.
- Can fluctuate and be as much as 4°C lower than the core temperature on cold days.
Heat and Cold Stress
- The body is exposed to both heat and cold stress.
- Heat stress can lead to excessive core temperature, while cold stress can lead to hypothermia from dropping core temperature.
Regulating Temperature
- The hypothalamus coordinates nerve and hormone functions, regulates body temperature.
Response to Extreme Cold (Hypothermia)
- Core body temperature drops below normal range and can trigger coma or death.
- The body tries to retain heat by diverting it from the periphery to the core.
Metabolism of Brown Fat
- Brown fat is dark adipose tissue with many blood vessels.
- Used for heat production during cold stress.
- Present in hibernating animals and human babies, possibly also in some adults.
Freezing Cells
- The body tries to prevent freezing by doing as much as it can.
- Ice crystal formation can damage cell membranes, while thawing can cause cells to burst.
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Explore the concept of homeostasis, which is vital for maintaining a stable internal environment amid external changes. This quiz covers key components such as receptors, control centers, and effectors that help regulate various physiological variables. Test your knowledge on how dynamic equilibrium is achieved in biological systems.