In a body temperature feedback loop, the components can be matched as follows:
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Sensors: These detect changes in temperature. In the body, thermoreceptors in the skin and the hypothalamus act as sensors that monitor body temperature. (A)
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Controls: This refers to the regulatory system that processes information from the sensors and determines the appropriate response. The hypothalamus acts as the control center that processes temperature information. (B)
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Effectors: These are the components that carry out the response to change body temperature. In the case of overheating, effectors include sweat glands (which produce sweat) and blood vessels (which dilate). (C)
So, the matching would be:
- A: 1 (Sensors)
- B: 2 (Controls)
- C: 3 (Effectors)