Homeostasis
Which process keeps a consistent inner condition?
Homeostasis
A gland that is located in between the hypothalamus and pineal gland.
Pituitary gland
It controls what comes in and out of the cell
Plasma Membrane
Carriers of electrical messages from one part of the body to another
Neurons
Muscle of facial expression
Zygomaticus minor
When a stimulus is present, ______ causes a change that is opposite to the original stimulus.
Reponse
ACTH (Adrenocorticotrophic hormone)
When molecules move from a higher concentration to a lower concentration
Diffusion
Axon terminal
Muscle that allows chewing and smiling and also holds the cheek close to the teeth.
Buccinator
This process involves a response that is opposite to the original stimulus and returns the organism to its normal form or condition.
Negative Feedback
Oxytocin affects ____ contractions, breast milk release and birth.
Uterine
The idea that the cell membrane is made of fluid
Fluid Mosaic of a cell
Flow regulation between the brain and the rest of the body; also controls basic body function.
Brain stem
Allows chest wall movement and helps with breathing function
Intercostal Muscles
What is the main function of the control center?
Send out information
Hormone that promotes normal metabolism, blood sugar and pressure levels, also acts as anti-inflammatory.
Cortisol
When specific molecules transport and diffuse in and out of the cell
Selective Transport
Controls most function of the body and belongs to the Central Nervous System.
Brain
Also known as "abs"; muscle that extends from the pubic bone to the sternum.
Rectus abdominis
Labor and clotting is an example of ______ feedback.
Positive
Hormone that prepares that uterus for implantation of a fertilized ovum and also prepares the breasts for lactation.
Progesterone
Diffusion,Osmosis or carrier-mediated facilitated diffusion are examples of _______.
Passive Transport
Connects the brain and peripheral nervous system
Spinal Cord
Considered largest muscle of the upper body and occupies most of the lower posterior thorax.
Latissumus Dorsi