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What is the concept that explains how a system maintains internal stability while adjusting to changing external conditions?
What is the concept that explains how a system maintains internal stability while adjusting to changing external conditions?
- Homeostasis (correct)
- Negative Feedback
- Cybernetics
- Physiological Regulation
Who formulated the concept of homeostasis and applied control theory to explain how a constant internal environment is achieved?
Who formulated the concept of homeostasis and applied control theory to explain how a constant internal environment is achieved?
- Modern Biologist
- Walter Cannon (correct)
- Claude Bernard
- Greek Philosopher
What is the primary goal of homeostasis in a living organism?
What is the primary goal of homeostasis in a living organism?
- To maintain internal stability (correct)
- To ensure the perpetuation of genes
- To promote evolutionary adaptation
- To regulate gene expression
What is the term used to describe the balance between the body humors in ancient Greek medicine?
What is the term used to describe the balance between the body humors in ancient Greek medicine?
What is the name of the French physiologist who introduced the concept of 'milieu intérieur'?
What is the name of the French physiologist who introduced the concept of 'milieu intérieur'?
What is the term used to describe the application of control systems to explain how a constant internal environment is achieved?
What is the term used to describe the application of control systems to explain how a constant internal environment is achieved?
What is the primary purpose of negative feedback in homeostasis?
What is the primary purpose of negative feedback in homeostasis?
What is the characteristic of a feedback system?
What is the characteristic of a feedback system?
What is the main difference between negative and positive feedback systems?
What is the main difference between negative and positive feedback systems?
What is the purpose of physiological investigations?
What is the purpose of physiological investigations?
What is the quotation 'Nam deteriores omnes sumus licentiate' trying to convey?
What is the quotation 'Nam deteriores omnes sumus licentiate' trying to convey?
What is the term for the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment?
What is the term for the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment?
What is the primary function of negative feedback regulation in maintaining blood pressure?
What is the primary function of negative feedback regulation in maintaining blood pressure?
What is the limitation of the simple negative feedback schema described in the preceding paragraph?
What is the limitation of the simple negative feedback schema described in the preceding paragraph?
What happens to the operating point of the negative feedback regulation in response to changing environmental conditions?
What happens to the operating point of the negative feedback regulation in response to changing environmental conditions?
What is the term for the hierarchical control system that allows an organism to adapt to changing environmental conditions?
What is the term for the hierarchical control system that allows an organism to adapt to changing environmental conditions?
According to Figure 10.7, what is the first level of the hierarchical control system?
According to Figure 10.7, what is the first level of the hierarchical control system?
What is the result of the hierarchical control system in terms of adaptation to changing environmental conditions?
What is the result of the hierarchical control system in terms of adaptation to changing environmental conditions?