12 Questions
The primary function of the nervous system in the ______ system's homeostatic/homeorhetic control of body systems is to coordinate and integrate signals.
endocrine
Hormones are a type of chemical signalling ______ produced by the body.
molecules
The process by which the body maintains a constant internal environment despite changes in the external environment is called ______.
homeostasis
The coordinated regulation of physiological processes to maintain a dynamic equilibrium or steady state is referred to as ______.
homeorhesis
The ______ of a hormone refers to its ability to stimulate or inhibit a physiological response.
action
The type of feedback that reduces or reverses the stimulus is called ______ feedback.
negative
In biological control systems, like ______, there are three main components:
homeostasis
The ______ center determines the appropriate response to restore balance in the body.
integrating
Autoregulation is a type of ______ control where cells, tissues, or organs adjust themselves in response to internal signals.
local
The ______ system acts quickly to control various functions in the body and helps maintain balance (homeostasis).
nervous
The ______ system produces hormones that cause slower but longer-lasting changes in the body.
endocrine
In homeostasis, the ______ of oxygen and carbon dioxide is a key component of internal environment.
concentration
Test your knowledge on the endocrine system and its role in maintaining homeostasis in the body. Learn about the different types of chemical signalling molecules and how the nervous system helps in homeostatic control of body systems.
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