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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