Coordination and response in animals

What is coordination in animals?

Coordination is the process of detecting stimuli by receptors, integrating the information, and producing responses via effectors

What two main body systems are involved in coordination?

The nervous system (transmission of nerve impulses) and the endocrine system (secretion of hormones)

What is a stimulus?

A change in the internal or external environment that can be detected by the body

Why do living organisms respond to stimuli?

To ensure continuity of life/survival, including adaptation, protection, safety, and homeostasis.

Name four reasons why animals respond to stimuli

(a) Adapt to the environment, (b) protection from danger, (c) move to a safer place, (d) regulate internal environment via homeostasis

What is the main purpose of responding to stimuli?

To ensure survival and continuity of life

Where does the coordination process start and end?

Starts with a stimulus, ends with a response

What does the endocrine system do in coordination?

It secretes hormones to help coordinate responses

What does the nervous system do in coordination?

It transmits nerve impulses to coordinate responses

What is homeostasis in the context of responding to stimuli?

The regulation of the internal environment to maintain stable conditions.