Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the five components of a homeostatic control system?
A
Stimulus, Receptor, Input, Output, Response
2
Q
Along which pathway is the input send towards the control center?
A
The afferent pathway
3
Q
Along which pathway is the output sent towards the effector?
A
The efferent pathway
4
Q
What is the system of feedback that maintains an internal ideal value by changing the directionality or intensity of a stimulus?
A
Negative feedback
5
Q
What system of feedback is characterized by a loop that continues itself until an end goal is reached?
A
Positive Feedback
