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Match the letter on the image to the term describing the feedback cycle: Input: Information sent along afferent pathway Output: Information sent along efferent pathway to Change detected Response of feeds back to influence magnitude of stimulus and returns variable to homeostasis Produces change in variable Variable (in homeostasis) Imbalance Imbalance
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One organ system usually has no effect on other systems; Fill in the Gaps: Homeostasis To maintain a stable environment, the body constantly monitors conditions and makes adjustments. This process is called homeostatic regulation. Review this crucial process by filling in the blanks to complete each sentence. Choose from the words listed in the Word Bank below: (Hint: Not all the words will be used) AMPLIFIES EQUILIBRIUM NEGATIVE OPPOSES POSITIVE RECEPTOR REINFORCES REVERSES SUPPRESSES CONTROL CENTER EFFECTOR 1. Homeostasis is the state of dynamic equilibrium of the internal environment of the body. 2. To maintain homeostasis, a system must have three components: (1) a receptor that detects external changes which could influence the environment; (2) a control center that receives and processes the information from the receptor and responds to signals from the first component; and (3) an effector that opposes or enhances the stimulus from the second component by either opposing or enhancing the stimulus. Negative feedback is when the effector reverses the direction of change, and positive feedback is when the effector reinforces the direction of change. Most systems supporting homeostasis operate by feedback.
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