What is homeostasis?
Homeostasis Review

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the main components of homeostasis?
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The main components of homeostasis include sensors (receptors), control centers (integrators), and effectors.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do receptors play in homeostasis?
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Receptors detect changes in the environment (stimuli) and send this information to the control center.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of the control center in homeostasis?
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The control center processes the information received from receptors and determines the appropriate response.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are effectors in the context of homeostasis?
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Effectors are organs or cells that carry out the response to restore balance in the internal environment.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does negative feedback work in homeostasis?
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Negative feedback is a mechanism that counteracts a change, bringing the system back to its set point.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Can you give an example of negative feedback in the human body?
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An example of negative feedback is the regulation of body temperature: when body temperature rises, mechanisms like sweating are activated to cool it down.
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