Homeostasis Flashcards
0
Q
What are the three components of homeostatic systems
A
Receptors
Control center
Effector
1
Q
Homeostasis
A
Ability to maintain stable internal environment
2
Q
Receptor
A
Monitors changes in environment (stimuli)
Sends info to control center
3
Q
Control center
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Interprets input from receptor
Initiates change through effector
4
Q
Effector
A
Organ that is capable of responding to stimulus
5
Q
Negative feedback moves
A
In the opposite direction of stimulus
6
Q
Positive feedback moves
A
The stimulus in the same direction
