1.4 Homeostasis

It allows the body to function effectively by keeping internal conditions stable.

It helps the body grow faster.

It increases the amount of nutrients in the body.

It makes the body immune to diseases.

It detects changes in the environment.

It compares current conditions to a set point and sends instructions to effectors.

It directly causes changes in the body.

It stores nutrients for future use.

Regulation of blood sugar by insulin and glucagon

Blood clotting after an injury

Childbirth contractions

Regulation of body temperature

To provide the body with more energy

To provide the body with more food

To make sure the conditions in the body are always changing

To make sure the conditions in the body remain stable

Control Center

Receptor

Effector

Pancreas detecting an increase in blood glucose.

Drop in blood oxygen.

Salivary glands increasing their release of saliva.

Regulating blood pressure when you go from laying down to standing.