Homeostasis (intro)
Understand what homeostasis is, and the receptor → coordination centre → effector model.
Teach (quick)
Homeostasis keeps your internal conditions stable so cells can work properly.
A control system usually follows:
- Receptors detect a change
- Coordination centre processes information
- Effectors produce a response
Practice
MCQ
- Which best describes homeostasis?
- A Producing energy for cells
- B Keeping internal conditions stable
- C Repairing damaged tissue
- D Making hormones
Short answer
- Define homeostasis. (1)
- What is an effector? (1)