40.2 feedback loops

Question 1

set point

Answer 1

regular conditions

ex. room temperature

Question 2

stimulus

Answer 2

if fluctuations of the set point occur

ex. temperature drops

Question 3

sensor

Answer 3

detects stimulus

ex. thermometer in the heating system detect temp. fall

Question 4

response

Answer 4

sensor triggers a response to return conditions back to set point
(ex. the heating turns on to get back to room temp.)

Question 5

change in set point

Answer 5

acclimatization

-animal adjusts to changes in its external environment