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Stimulus & Response From ksnow.wikispaces.com/file/view/Stimulus-Response-Tropisms.PPT
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Stimulus Achange in organism’s environment A change in organism’s environment
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Types of Stimuli A stimulus can either be external or internal. External stimuli- come from factors found in the environment. Examples- temperature, predators, presence of water or food, etc Internal stimuli- come from factors within an organism Examples- germs, dehydration, lack of energy, pain
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Stimulus Is this stimulus external or internal?
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Response An organisms reaction to change.
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Response
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Homeostasis Homeo- same Stasis- state of balance The purpose of response to stimuli in organisms is to maintain homeostasis, a balance within it’s internal systems.
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Examples Stimulus = Is this internal or external? Is this internal or external? Response = Stimulus = Is this internal or external? Is this internal or external? Response = Lack of water Wilting Bacteria or Virus Fever
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General Adaptation Syndrome Three phase pattern of physiological response to stress Alarm phase Occurs when homeostasis is disrupted and the body prepares for “fight or flight” Homeostasis a balanced physical state in which all the body’s systems function smoothly A stressor is interpreted by the cerebral cortex and triggers the autonomic nervous system ANS the portion of the central nervous system that regulates bodily functions that a person does not normally consciously control This & next 4 slides from faculty.spokanefalls.edu/InetShare/AutoWebs/barrym/Unit%202.ppt
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General Adaptation Syndrome ANS has 2 branches: sympathetic and parasympathetic The sympathetic branch energizes the body for fight or flight by signaling the release of several stress hormones The parasympathetic branch slows the body down after stress reaction The hypothalamus determines the overall reaction to stressors Controls sympathetic NS and directs stress response
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General Adaptation Syndrome Epinephrine secreted by adrenal glands Strengthens heart beat Dilates bronchioles Increases oxygen intake Stimulates release of glucose (sugar) Dilates pupils to improve vision ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic hormone) Releases cortisol, making nutrients readily available Endorphins released to relieve any physical pain
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General Adaptation Syndrome Resistance phase Begins almost immediately after beginning of alarm phase Body adjusts in order to return to homeostasis Parasympathetic nervous system helps keep energy levels under control Basically the body works overtime, until the body can’t function anymore, or the stressor is eliminated.
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General Adaptation Syndrome Exhaustion phase Occurs after continuous alarm and resistance reactions Physical and emotional energy to battle stress have been depleted Adaptation energy stores have been depleted Is the physical and mental foundations of our ability to cope with stress Superficial stores are readily accessible and used for everyday stressors Can be replenished Deep stores are accessed following use of superficial stores
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Tropisms Tropism = plant’s growth response toward or away from a stimulus
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Tropisms Positive tropism Negative tropism
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Tropisms Tropism = plant’s growth response toward or away from a stimulus Positive tropism = plant grows toward a stimulus Negative tropism
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Tropisms Tropism = plant’s growth response toward or away from a stimulus Positive tropism = plant grows toward a stimulus Negative tropism = plant grows away from a stimulus
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Hydrotropis m Hydrotropism = a plant’s roots grow toward water Is this positive or negative?
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Phototropism Plants grow toward a source of light Animation: http://botanical-online.com/animation8.htm
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Examples
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Thigmotropism A plant grows toward or away from pressure Positive turns toward pressure Negative turns away from pressure
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Geotropism A plant grows with or against gravity Also called Gravitropism Negative- A plant’s stems or trunk grow up, against the pull of gravity. Positive- A plant’s roots grow down, with the pull of gravity Animation: http://botanical-online.com/animation4.htm
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Regardless of the slope of the land, the tree grows up against gravity. Regardless of the position a seed is planted in, the roots grow down with gravity and the stem up against gravity.
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Working Together Plant tropisms work together to maintain homeostasis within the plant + geotropism + phototropism - geotropism + hydrotropism
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