Homeostasis

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What is homeostasis?

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The tendency of an organism to maintain a balanced internal state to stay healthy.

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What detects a signal from another body part that the system is outside of homeostasis?

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Control center.

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What is the role of a receptor in homeostasis?

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A receptor senses changes in the internal or external environment.

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What is an effector in the context of homeostasis?

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An effector is a body part that carries out the response to restore balance.

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Why does pulse rate increase during exercise?

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Gas exchange must happen more quickly than when a person is at rest.

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Why is the sensation of thirst important for homeostasis?

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It signals that water removed by the kidneys must be replaced.

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What is a stimulus in the context of homeostasis?

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A stimulus is a change in the environment that disrupts homeostasis.

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What is the function of the control center in homeostasis?

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The control center processes information from receptors and determines the response.

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How does the body respond to high blood sugar levels?

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The pancreas releases insulin to lower blood sugar levels.

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What happens when the body temperature rises above normal?

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Sweating occurs to cool the body down.