Homeostasis Components

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1st step

Set point

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Set point definition

the normal value the body part should be at

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2nd step

Sensor

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Sensor definition

sees that things are changing, sends signal to intergrator

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3rd step

integrator

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Integrator definition

compares the signal from the sensor to the set point value

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4th step

effector

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effector definition

compensates for deviations between the actual value and the set point value

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positive feedback loop

moves the system away from the set point

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negative feedback loop

Homeostasis process occurs until back to set point value

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Importance of Negative feedback loop in homeostasis

brings the body back to the set point value

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