Introduction Flashcards

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What physiology?

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The natural functioning of the body
Key word = function
- The biological study of the functions of living organisms
- Functions and activities of living things and the physical and chem reactions involved

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What does control theory mean?

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  • Mathematical study of how to manipulate the parameters of a system to produce a desired outcome
  • Process of influencing the behaviour of physical or biological system to a achieve a desired goal (usually through the use of feedback)

Key word: Input, desired goal

ex: neural and endocrine system (brain + hormones)

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How do robots use control theory?

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Take input through sensors to inform the desired output behaviour.

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What are the 3 systems we will study?

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  1. Endocrine system - system modelling
  2. Cardiovascular - system response
  3. Neuromuscular - system control
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