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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:

  1. Receptors detect a change
  2. Coordination centre processes information
  3. Effectors produce a response

Practice

MCQ

  1. Which best describes homeostasis?
  • A Producing energy for cells
  • B Keeping internal conditions stable
  • C Repairing damaged tissue
  • D Making hormones

Short answer

  1. Define homeostasis. (1)
  2. What is an effector? (1)