Asked by Rubirendy Munoz Garcia on Jun 19, 2024
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Which of the following initiates a homeostatic response?
A) Effector
B) Set point.
C) Stressor
D) Integrator.
E) Sensor
Homeostatic Response
The process by which organisms regulate internal conditions, such as temperature and pH, to maintain a stable internal environment.
Set Point
The target value that a system regulates towards, such as the human body's regulation of temperature or glucose levels.
Stressor
Any biological, chemical, physical, or psychological factor that causes stress or strain to an organism.
- Achieve an understanding of homeostasis and delineate the components that form a homeostatic structure.
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Nurhuda ZayaniJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A stressor initiates a homeostatic response by creating an imbalance in the body's internal environment, prompting the body to respond in order to maintain or restore homeostasis.
Learning Objectives
- Achieve an understanding of homeostasis and delineate the components that form a homeostatic structure.