A major theme that we will discuss throughout the year is the concept of homeostasis within the human body. In this module we will look at homeostasis as a general concept now, and then specific homeostatic functions throughout the remainder of the school year.
Module 1.3 Practice Situation - Answer the following two questions
Essential Vocab or Concepts:
homeostasis, homeostatic control, control center, receptor, effector, negative feedback mechanisms, positive feedback mechanisms, homeostatic imbalance,
Module 1.3 Learning Targets (Homeostasis:)
5.1 - I can define homeostasis and explain its importance.
5.2 - I can describe how negative and positive feedback maintain body homeostasis.
5.3 - I can describe the relationship between homeostatic imbalance and disease.