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1.Stimulus: any physical, chemical or environmental factors or disturbance that causes deviation of normal body’s environment.
2.Receptor or detector: The receptor receives the stimulus and forward to the control center. Eg. Neurons.
3.Control center or regulator: The control center or coordinator center receives and processes information from the receptor. It set the normal reference point or setup point for any physiological processes. Eg. Hypothalamus or brain.
4.Effector: The control center commands the effector to respond to the stimulus. Eg. Glands, muscles.
5.Response: It is the reaction to the stimulus. It is a corrective measures toward the disturbance.
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