Exm 1 Flashcards
1
Q
body structure that monitors changes in a controlled condition (such as body temperature) and sends an input signal to the control center.
A
Receptor
2
Q
evaluates input received from receptors and generates output signals
A
Control center
3
Q
receives output from the control center and produces a response or effect that changes the controlled condition.
A
Effector
4
Q
Reverses a change in a controlled condition: maintains Homeostasis
A
Negative feedback system
5
Q
Strengthens or reinforces a change in one of the body’s controlled conditions
A
Positive feedback system
6
Q
Total increases and decreases are balanced by
A
Negative feedback
