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