Honors HOMEOSTASIS

Front

What is the body part that senses changes inside the organism?

Back

Receptor

Front

What happens to arterioles in the skin when body temperature drops below normal?

Back

They constrict to allow less blood to flow to the skin surface.

Front

What does vasoconstriction cause in the bloodstream?

Back

More resistance to the blood flow.

Front

What is an organism that produces its own body heat called?

Back

Endotherm

Front

What are the steps involved in negative feedback?

Back

Initiation event, stimulus, receptor, control center, effector, and response.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The process by which an organism maintains a stable internal environment.

Front

What is the role of the control center in homeostasis?

Back

To process information from receptors and send commands to effectors.

Front

What is an effector in the context of homeostasis?

Back

A body part that carries out the response to restore balance.

Front

What is the difference between positive and negative feedback?

Back

Positive feedback amplifies a response, while negative feedback reduces it.

Front

What is thermoregulation?

Back

The process of maintaining an optimal body temperature.