Homeostasis and Stimulus & Response

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

Maintaining balance in a living organism.

Front

What is an example of a response in a plant when it wilts?

Back

Plant wilting.

Front

What type of stimuli is food for a dog that causes it to drool?

Back

External.

Front

What type of stimuli is weather temperature?

Back

External stimuli.

Front

What is the response when you vomit due to an upset stomach?

Back

Vomiting.

Front

What happens to a plant vacuole when it lacks water?

Back

The vacuole shrinks.

Front

What is the difference between internal and external stimuli?

Back

Internal stimuli originate from within the organism, while external stimuli come from the environment.

Front

Give an example of internal stimuli.

Back

Hunger or thirst.

Front

What is the role of a stimulus in homeostasis?

Back

A stimulus triggers a response to help maintain balance.

Front

What is an example of a response to internal stimuli?

Back

Feeling tired and going to sleep.