The maintenance of a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions. The body regulates temperature, blood glucose, and water balance.

What is an effector?

An effector carries out the response to restore normal conditions. Effectors are muscles (contract) or glands (secrete hormones or other substances).

Exam questions for Homeostasis Intro

What is homeostasis?

A. The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body
B. The process by which cells divide and grow
C. The movement of substances across a cell membrane
D. The release of hormones during exercise

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State the definition of homeostasis and give two examples of what the body regulates.

2 marksstandard

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