Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (7th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321981226
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 7RQ
Put the following parts of a reflex in the correct order for a physiological response loop: input signal, integrating center, output signal, response, sensor, stimulus, target.
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Recruitment of a reflex response is due to :-a- difference in the amount of presynaptic inputs to the various efferent neurons initiating the reflexb- difference in the conduction velocity of the various afferent neurons mediating the reflexc- delay at the neuromuscular junctiond- presence of inhibitory interneurons in the reflex pathway
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Question 1 (AC 2.1)
Examine the diagram which illustrates how the body controls homeostasis.
Input:
Information
sent along
afferent
pathway to
Receptor (sensor)
2 Change
detected
by receptor
1 Stimulus:
Produces
change
in variable
Imbalance
Control
center
Variable (in homeostasis)
positivenegative-feedback-mechanisms/(accessed 06/01/20).
Imbalance
4 Output:
Information sent
along efferent
pathway to
Effector
5 Response of
effector feeds
back to
influence
magnitude of
stimulus and
returns variable
to homeostasis
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a) Receptors (sensors) form the first part of the control mechanism. What is a receptor? Provide an
explanation then give one example of where a receptor is found, explaining its role is in monitoring
homeostasis.
b) Draw a simple summary diagram displaying the different levels of…
Accurately label the components of a reflex arc on this example.
Efferent nerve fiber
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Receptor
Effector
Integrating center
Afferent nerve fiber
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Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (7th Edition)
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