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What is homeostasis?
What is homeostasis?
- The production of hormones in the body
- The maintenance of a constant internal environment in the body (correct)
- The detection of stimuli by the nervous system
- The contraction of muscles in response to a stimulus
What is the function of receptors in the body's control systems?
What is the function of receptors in the body's control systems?
- To release hormones to restore the optimum condition
- To produce a response to a change in the environment
- To process information received from the coordination centers
- To detect a stimulus, which is a change in the environment (correct)
Where are the coordination centers for body control systems located?
Where are the coordination centers for body control systems located?
- In the brain, spinal cord or a gland (correct)
- In the receptors throughout the body
- In the muscles and glands
- In the blood vessels and arteries
What do effectors do in response to a stimulus?
What do effectors do in response to a stimulus?
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What is the role of the nervous system in homeostasis?
What is the role of the nervous system in homeostasis?
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Where are the coordination centers for body control systems located?
Where are the coordination centers for body control systems located?
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What is the function of effectors in response to a stimulus?
What is the function of effectors in response to a stimulus?
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What is the role of receptors in the body's control systems?
What is the role of receptors in the body's control systems?
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