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Homeostasis |
The regulation of internal conditions to maintain optimal conditions for enzymes and cells to function |
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What do control systems have |
Receptors Coordination centres Defectors |
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Why is homeostasis important |
Homeostasis is important because if the conditions of the body are wrong, certain processes such as osmosis and enzymes will not function properly and become denatured |
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What needs to be controlled |
Water levels Body temperature Blood glucose levels |
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Name coordination centres |
Brain Spinal cord Pancreas |
