Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to homeostasis and feedback mechanisms, including definitions of hormones, types of feedback, and examples.

Homeostasis

The ability of a system to maintain a stable state.

Glucose

A sugar that the body maintains at certain levels in the blood.

Insulin

A hormone secreted to lower glucose levels when they are too high.

Glucagon

A hormone secreted to raise glucose levels when they are too low.

Feedback Mechanisms

Systems in the body that work to regulate many substances.

Negative Feedback

A type of feedback where the response is opposite to the stimulus.

Positive Feedback

A type of feedback where the response is the same as the stimulus.

Stimulus

A change in the environment that triggers a response.

Thermostat

A device that regulates temperature, demonstrating feedback mechanisms.

Response

The reaction of a system to a stimulus.