12.1.1 Exemplify the Importance of Coordination
Coordination is the process by which organisms integrate and regulate their internal systems and respond to external stimuli to maintain homeostasis and survival. Its importance includes:
- Response to Stimuli: Enables organisms to react to environmental changes (e.g., pulling hand away from a hot surface).
- Homeostasis: Maintains internal balance (e.g., regulating body temperature or blood sugar).
- Efficient Functioning: Coordinates organ systems for tasks like movement, digestion, or reproduction.
- Survival and Adaptation: Allows organisms to avoid danger, find food, or reproduce (e.g., a plant bending toward light or a predator catching prey).