homeostasis is describe as the ability of an organism to maintain its internal environment (within the narrow limits that allow optimal cell functioning)
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ectotherms are also known by the name
cold blooded animals
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2 examples of NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
Temperature regulation, blood pressure, osmoregulation
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Define: Ectotherms
animals whose regulation of body temperature depends on external sources, such as sunlight or a heated rock surface.
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Why are the feedback loops important?
Feedback loops are important because they allow living organisms to maintain homeostasis.
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What happens to the cells and enzymes if the homeostasis is not maintained?
emzymes can be disrupted by an environment that is too salty, too acidic, too basic, or too hot.
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ectotherms are also known by the name
cold blooded animals
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True or False: Homeostasis means that conditions never change (static conditions)
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Give 2 examples of endotherms
Birds and mammals
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Temperature regulation, blood pressure, osmoregulation
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Define: POSITIVE FEEDBACK
A positive feedback loop occurs in nature when the product of a reaction leads to an increase in that reaction.