Body's Response Mechanisms

Front

What term describes the initial change that triggers a response in the body?

Back

Stimulus

Front

What is the role of the control center in the body's response to a stimulus?

Back

Processes information

Front

Which part of the body detects changes in the environment?

Back

Sensor

Front

What is the body's effector that tries to counteract high blood sugar levels?

Back

Insulin

Front

What is the function of a sensor in the body's response mechanism?

Back

Detects changes in the environment.

Front

What is an effector in the context of the body's response mechanisms?

Back

An organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus.

Front

What is the relationship between stimulus and response in the body?

Back

A stimulus triggers a response through a series of processes.

Front

How does the pancreas function as a sensor?

Back

It detects changes in blood glucose levels.

Front

What happens when the body experiences a stimulus?

Back

The control center processes the information and initiates a response.

Front

What is glucagon's role in blood sugar regulation?

Back

It raises blood sugar levels when they are too low.