Homeostasis and Stimulus-Response Notes - 2011.pptVIP

Homeostasis and Stimulus and Response A state of balance in the body Whoa Definition of Homeostasis Homeostasis is the term we use to describe the constant state of the internal environment. Homeostasis is a state of balance within the body. Body As A Thermostat First response to a hot or cold condition is voluntary. Too Hot – Shed Clothes… Too Cold – Add Clothes… When these actions aren’t enough, the body’s endocrine and nervous system work closely together to regulate body temperature. Body As A Thermostat When the body is too hot, the heat loss center in the brain is stimulated causin