Homeostasis Flashcards

1
Q

What are the five components of a homeostatic control system?

A

Stimulus, Receptor, Input, Output, Response

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2
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Along which pathway is the input send towards the control center?

A

The afferent pathway

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3
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Along which pathway is the output sent towards the effector?

A

The efferent pathway

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4
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What is the system of feedback that maintains an internal ideal value by changing the directionality or intensity of a stimulus?

A

Negative feedback

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5
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What system of feedback is characterized by a loop that continues itself until an end goal is reached?

A

Positive Feedback

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