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It is the core or the heart of physiology. It refers to the internal state which means balance.
It is the core or the heart of physiology. It refers to the internal state which means balance.
Homeostasis
A state in which the internal environment of the body are mainly under control of two systems, the ________ and _______.
A state in which the internal environment of the body are mainly under control of two systems, the ________ and _______.
Nervous system and endocrine system
It detects changes from the balanced state and sends messages in the form of ___________ to organs to counteract the change.
It detects changes from the balanced state and sends messages in the form of ___________ to organs to counteract the change.
Electrical signals or nerve impulses
It detects changes from the balanced state and sends messages in the form of electrical signals or nerve impulses to organs to counteract the change.
It detects changes from the balanced state and sends messages in the form of electrical signals or nerve impulses to organs to counteract the change.
It corrects changes by secreting molecules called Hormones into the blood; hormones affect specific body cells to restore homeostasis.
It corrects changes by secreting molecules called Hormones into the blood; hormones affect specific body cells to restore homeostasis.
It corrects changes by secreting molecules called ______ into the blood; This affect specific body cells to restore homeostasis.
It corrects changes by secreting molecules called ______ into the blood; This affect specific body cells to restore homeostasis.
It is a cycle of events in which a controlled condition in the body (e.g. body temperature and blood pressure) is continually monitored, evaluated, changed, re-monitored, re-evaluated and so on.
It is a cycle of events in which a controlled condition in the body (e.g. body temperature and blood pressure) is continually monitored, evaluated, changed, re-monitored, re-evaluated and so on.
Feedback mechanism is a cycle of events in which a controlled condition in the body (e.g. body temperature and blood pressure) is continually ______, _____, ______, ________, _______and so on.
Feedback mechanism is a cycle of events in which a controlled condition in the body (e.g. body temperature and blood pressure) is continually ______, _____, ______, ________, _______and so on.
What are the basic component of a feedback mechanism?
What are the basic component of a feedback mechanism?
It is a body structure that monitors a change in a controlled condition; this change stimulus.
It is a body structure that monitors a change in a controlled condition; this change stimulus.
It is the processing center
It is the processing center
It evaluates the input it received from the receptors and generates output commands to appropriate organs when they are needed.
It evaluates the input it received from the receptors and generates output commands to appropriate organs when they are needed.
Receptor sends information called ____ to the control center
Receptor sends information called ____ to the control center
It is the body structure that receives output from the control center and produces a response that changes the controlled situation.
It is the body structure that receives output from the control center and produces a response that changes the controlled situation.
It refers to any organ of the body that can act as a receptor
It refers to any organ of the body that can act as a receptor
What are the two types of feedback mechanism?
What are the two types of feedback mechanism?
It refers reverses of change in a controlled condition bringing it back to normal.
It refers reverses of change in a controlled condition bringing it back to normal.
Negative feedback mechanism refers to the ______of change in a controlled condition bringing it back to normal.
Negative feedback mechanism refers to the ______of change in a controlled condition bringing it back to normal.
Example for this type of feedback mechanism are body temperature and blood pressure.
Example for this type of feedback mechanism are body temperature and blood pressure.
It refers to strengthening a controlled condition.
It refers to strengthening a controlled condition.
Positive feedback mechanism ________ a controlled condition
Positive feedback mechanism ________ a controlled condition
Examples of this feedback mechanism are childbirth and blood cutting.
Examples of this feedback mechanism are childbirth and blood cutting.
It increases blood flow and decrease blood pressure
It increases blood flow and decrease blood pressure
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Homeostasis
Homeostasis
The state of balance in the internal environment of the body.
What are the two main systems that control homeostasis?
What are the two main systems that control homeostasis?
The nervous system and endocrine system.
Nervous System and Homeostasis
Nervous System and Homeostasis
The nervous system detects changes from the balanced state and sends messages in the form of electrical signals or nerve impulses to organs to counteract the change.
Endocrine System and Homeostasis
Endocrine System and Homeostasis
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Feedback Mechanism
Feedback Mechanism
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Receptor
Receptor
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Control Center
Control Center
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Effector
Effector
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Negative Feedback Mechanism
Negative Feedback Mechanism
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Positive Feedback Mechanism
Positive Feedback Mechanism
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What is homeostasis?
What is homeostasis?
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What are the two main systems involved in controlling homeostasis?
What are the two main systems involved in controlling homeostasis?
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What kind of messages does the nervous system send to organs to counteract changes in the internal environment?
What kind of messages does the nervous system send to organs to counteract changes in the internal environment?
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What kind of molecules does the endocrine system secrete into the blood to restore homeostasis?
What kind of molecules does the endocrine system secrete into the blood to restore homeostasis?
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What is a feedback mechanism?
What is a feedback mechanism?
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What is a receptor in the context of a feedback mechanism?
What is a receptor in the context of a feedback mechanism?
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What is the role of the control center in a feedback mechanism?
What is the role of the control center in a feedback mechanism?
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What is an effector in the context of a feedback mechanism?
What is an effector in the context of a feedback mechanism?
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Explain the function of a negative feedback mechanism.
Explain the function of a negative feedback mechanism.
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Explain the function of a positive feedback mechanism.
Explain the function of a positive feedback mechanism.
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What does homeostasis mean in simple terms?
What does homeostasis mean in simple terms?
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How do the nervous system and endocrine system differ in controlling homeostasis?
How do the nervous system and endocrine system differ in controlling homeostasis?
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What kind of messages does the nervous system use to communicate with organs?
What kind of messages does the nervous system use to communicate with organs?
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What are the chemical messengers produced by the endocrine system that are carried in the bloodstream?
What are the chemical messengers produced by the endocrine system that are carried in the bloodstream?
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How can you describe a feedback mechanism in simple words?
How can you describe a feedback mechanism in simple words?
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What are the basic components of a feedback mechanism and how do they work together?
What are the basic components of a feedback mechanism and how do they work together?
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What is the main function of a negative feedback mechanism?
What is the main function of a negative feedback mechanism?
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What is the main function of a positive feedback mechanism?
What is the main function of a positive feedback mechanism?
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Homeostasis: What is it?
Homeostasis: What is it?
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How do the nervous and endocrine systems differ in their roles in homeostasis?
How do the nervous and endocrine systems differ in their roles in homeostasis?
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What type of signals does the nervous system send to organs?
What type of signals does the nervous system send to organs?
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What special molecules does the endocrine system use to control homeostasis?
What special molecules does the endocrine system use to control homeostasis?
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What does a feedback mechanism actually do?
What does a feedback mechanism actually do?
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How do the components of a feedback mechanism work together?
How do the components of a feedback mechanism work together?
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What is the main effect of a negative feedback mechanism on the body?
What is the main effect of a negative feedback mechanism on the body?
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What is the main effect of a positive feedback mechanism on the body?
What is the main effect of a positive feedback mechanism on the body?
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