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Homeostasis
the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level
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Stimulus
a signal to which an organism responds
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Receptor
protein that detects a signal molecule and performs an action in response
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Control Center
processes the signal and sends instructions
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Effector
an organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus.
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Response
a reaction to a stimulus
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Afferent Pathway
Pathway of receptor to control center
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Efferent Pathway
flow from control center to effector
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