ass esment task kms science

what is homeostasis

act of maintaining a constant internal environment

examples of homeostasis

maintaining blood pressure and internal temperature

why is homeostasis important?

keeps keeps enzymes, which controls our metabolism, functioning

what is a stimulus

a change in the environment that is detected by receptors

what is the role of receptors in homeostasis?

they detect changes and send signals to the brain or spinal chord

what are effectors?

muscles/glands that bring about a response to restore balance

what are receptors?

cells that detect stimulus

what is the reflex arc?

an unconscious nerve pathway that protects you from harm