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10 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
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Stimulus |
produces change in variable |
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Receptor |
detects change |
2nd |
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Input |
information sent along afferent pathway to control center |
3rd |
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Output |
info sent along the efferent pathway (away from control center) |
4th |
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Response |
feeds back to reduce the effect of the stimulus and returns variable to homeostatic level |
5th |
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Negative Feedback |
reduces/shuts off original stimulus (prevents sudden changes within the body) |
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Positive Feedback |
enhances/exaggerates original stimulus |
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Control Center |
level or range at which a variable is to be maintained (set point) |
homeostatic control |
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Receptor |
sensor that monitors the environment and responds to changes |
homeostatic control |
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Effector |
provides the means for the control center's response |
homeostatic control |
