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Negative feedback
Reduces stimulus. Example is glucose in plasma. Beta cells in pancreas maintain glucose levels. Either make glycoen or break it down for glucose.
Homeostasis
Maintenance of relative constancy of internal environment
Function of skin
Largest organ. Barrier between internal and external environment. Cells are delicate and skin helps with homeostasis.
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BlackjackCF
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77421
Card Set
BISC 220
Description
USC BISC 220
Updated
2011-04-05T01:31:38Z
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