xxxx Flashcards by Ranjit Das

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Homeostasis definition

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The regulation of internal conditions of a cell or organism to maintain optimal function in response to changes

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Functions regulated by homeostasis

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Blood glucose concentration, body temperature, water levels, enzyme action

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Involuntary control of homeostasis

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Controlled by the brain stem and spinal cord without conscious effort

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Automatic control systems

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May involve nervous responses or chemical responses

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Components of control systems

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Receptors, coordination centres (brain/spinal cord), effectors (muscles/glands)

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