Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
Recepter
A
Detects change
2
Q
Control center
A
Decides what to do about the change
3
Q
Effector
A
To fix that change
4
Q
Stimulus
A
Causes the change
5
Q
Afferent pathway
A
Carries sensory info to the brain or spinal cord. (Arriving)
6
Q
Efferent pathway
A
Carry signals from your brain or spinal cord to your body (muscles, glands/organs).
It tells them to do something! (Exiting)
7
Q
Negative feedback
A
Negate the original change. It removes the change.
8
Q
Positive feedback
A
Continues the change in the same direction
