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VPHY Test 1
Chapter 1-
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Physiology
Undergraduate 3
01/19/2011
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Term
Physiology
 Definition
The study of the functions of the body
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Homeostasis
 Definition
internal consistency of the body
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A ______ detects deviations from the ___ _____
 Definition
Sensor; Set Point
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What is an integrating center?
 Definition
A area that relays the information collected from a sensor about changes
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The body maintains homeostasis through _________ ________ ______ and _________
 Definition
negative feedback loops; effectors
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