Homeostatic regulation usually involves a(n)________ that detects a particular stimulus,and a(n)________ that responds to the stimulus by communicating with a(n)________ whose activity has an effect on the same stimulus.
A)control center (integrating center); receptor; effector
B)receptor; control center (integrating center); effector
C)effector; control center (integrating center); receptor
D)receptor; effector; control center (integrating center)
E)effector; receptor; control center (integrating center)

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Homeostatic regulation involves a receptor that detects a particular stimulus, a control center (integrating center) that responds to the stimulus by processing information and sending signals, and an effector that produces a response to the stimulus. Therefore, the correct order is receptor -> control center -> effector. Choice B correctly identifies this order.

Homeostatic Regulation Usually Involves A(n)________ That Detects a Particular Stimulus,and