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What are the three main functions controlled by homeostasis in the human body?
What are the three main functions controlled by homeostasis in the human body?
blood glucose concentration, body temperature, water levels
What are the three components of all control systems?
What are the three components of all control systems?
receptors, coordination centres, effectors
Which system enables humans to react to their surroundings and coordinate their behavior?
Which system enables humans to react to their surroundings and coordinate their behavior?
nervous system
What is the role of the central nervous system (CNS) in the human body?
What is the role of the central nervous system (CNS) in the human body?
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What is the sequence of events in a reflex action?
What is the sequence of events in a reflex action?
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What is the endocrine system composed of?
What is the endocrine system composed of?
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What are the two types of responses involved in the automatic control systems?
What are the two types of responses involved in the automatic control systems?
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What is the function of the cells called receptors in the control systems?
What is the function of the cells called receptors in the control systems?
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What are the coordination centres in the control systems?
What are the coordination centres in the control systems?
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What are the effectors in the control systems?
What are the effectors in the control systems?
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