Homeostasis (Youtube Lesson)

Question 1

List the 5 elements of a homeostatic control system in order

Answer 1

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1. Stimulus: produces change in variable
2. Receptor: detects change
3. Input: information sent along afferent pathway to control center
4. Output: information sent along efferent pathway to effector
5. Response: of effector feeds back to reduce the effect of stimulus and returns variable to homeostatic level

Question 2

What is the main function of the homeostatic elements?

Answer 2

to maintain stable internal conditions