Homeostasis

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Homeostasis

Process of maintaining a stable internal environment despite external changes

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Negative Feedback

Effector counteracts the change to restore balance and remove the stimulus

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Positive Feedback

Effector reinforces the change, amplifying the stimulus

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Receptor

Detects and receives information about changes in the environment

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Control center

Processes information from the receptor and initiates a response

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Effector

Alters its activity to counteract deviations from the set point

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Stimulus

The initial change that triggers the feedback loop