Homeostatic Control Mechanisms

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Receptor

monitors the environments; responds to changes (stimuli)

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Control Center

determines the set point

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Effector

provides the means to respond to the stimulus

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Stimulus

produces change in the variable

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Input

information sent along afferent pathway to control center

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Output

information sent along efferent pathway to effector

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Response of Effector

feeds back information to reduce the effect of stimulus and returns variable to homeostatic level