The Part of the Feedback Loop That Compares the Present

question 64

Multiple Choice

The part of the feedback loop that compares the present condition within a body part or region to its homeostatic condition is called

• A) homeostasis.
• B) the effector.
• C) the sensor.
• D) the control center.

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Definitions:

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