Match the term with its description:
-receives information about the regulated variable and initiates a response
A)threshold
B)effector
C)integrating center
D)setpoint
E)sensory receptor

Question

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The integrating center receives sensory input, compares it to the setpoint, and initiates an appropriate response.

Answer: B
 The effector acts on the integrating center's output and produces a response to restore the regulated variable to the setpoint.

Answer: E
 Sensory receptors detect changes in the regulated variable and send information to the integrating center.

Answer: D
 The setpoint is the desired value for the regulated variable, which is maintained by feedback mechanisms.

Answer: A
 The threshold is the minimum or maximum level at which a response is triggered by the feedback system.

Match the Term with Its Description