Homeostasis Flashcards

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Stimulus

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a change in the environment
(like loss of blood)

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receptor

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receives information that something in the environment is changing

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Control center

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receives and processes information from the receptor

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4
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Effector

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any organ or tissue that receives information from the control center and acts to bring about changes needed to maintain homeostasis

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