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organization of the body
Question | Answer |
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Somatotype | it is used to describe a particular category of body build or physique |
Ectomorph | thin, fragile physique characterized by little body fat accumulation. |
Mesomorph | Muscular physique |
Endomorph | Heavy rounded physique characterized by large accumulations of fat in the trunk and thighs |
homeostasis | used to describe the relatively constant states maintained by the body; internal environment along body cells remain constant. |
sensor mechanism | specific sensors detect and react to any changes from normal. |
Integrating | information is analyzed and integrated; if needed, a specific action is then initiated. |
Effector mechanism | effectors directly influence controlled physiological variables |
atrophy | term to describe the wasting effects of advancing age |
feedback | process of info about a variable constantly flowing back from the sensor to the integrator. |
Extrinsic control | regulation from organ to organ |
intracellular control | regulation within cells; genes or enzymes |
Intrinsic control | regulation within tissues or organs |