Match the term with its description:
-the minimum stimulus to trigger a response
A)threshold
B)effector
C)integrating center
D)setpoint
E)sensory receptor

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The term "threshold" refers to the minimum stimulus required to trigger a response.

Answer: B
 The term "effector" refers to a muscle or gland that responds to stimulation and produces a desired effect.

Answer: C
 The term "integrating center" refers to a region of the nervous system that processes information from sensory receptors and sends out commands to effectors based on that information.

Answer: D
 The term "setpoint" refers to the desired or target value for a physiological variable, such as body temperature or blood glucose level.

Answer: E
 The term "sensory receptor" refers to specialized cells or structures that detect changes (stimuli) in the internal or external environment and transmit that information to the nervous system.

Match the Term with Its Description