Regulation and Homeostasis

Front

What is the tendency of an organism to maintain a balanced state in order to stay healthy?

Back

Homeostasis

Front

What is the term for the 'cause' for something to happen?

Back

Stimulus

Front

What type of feedback loop enhances or increases the change in a system?

Back

Positive Feedback Loop

Front

What type of feedback loop counteracts changes to maintain stability?

Back

Negative Feedback Loop

Front

What part of the feedback system receives the message from the receptor and coordinates a response?

Back

Control Center

Front

What is the role of the effector in a feedback system?

Back

To carry out the response to restore balance.

Front

What happens when glucose levels in the blood rise?

Back

The pancreas releases insulin to lower blood sugar levels.

Front

What is the primary hormone released by the pancreas to lower blood sugar levels?

Back

Insulin

Front

What is the process called when the body responds to a stimulus?

Back

Response

Front

What is an example of a negative feedback loop in the human body?

Back

Regulation of body temperature.