Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Feedback Loops

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Feedback Loops

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Multiple Choice

In the context of feedback loops, which of the following typically takes place in the analyze phase?

Detecting changes in the environment

Activating the effector

Evaluating the response to the stimulus

Identifying the stimulus

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Understand the concept of feedback loops: Feedback loops are biological mechanisms whereby homeostasis is maintained. They involve a series of steps that help the body respond to changes in the environment.

Identify the phases of a feedback loop: Typically, a feedback loop consists of the following phases: detection of a stimulus, analysis of the stimulus, response to the stimulus, and evaluation of the response.

Focus on the analyze phase: In the analyze phase, the body evaluates the information received from the sensors that detected the stimulus. This phase involves processing the information to determine the appropriate response.

Differentiate between the options: 'Detecting changes in the environment' and 'Identifying the stimulus' are part of the initial detection phase, while 'Activating the effector' is part of the response phase. 'Evaluating the response to the stimulus' is part of the analyze phase.

Conclude that in the analyze phase, the body evaluates the response to the stimulus to ensure that homeostasis is maintained or restored, making 'Evaluating the response to the stimulus' the correct answer.