Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 4

Briefly explain the role of the receptor, the integrating center, and the effector organ in a biological control system.

Step 1 of 2

Biological homeostasis mechanisms involve a series of interconnected components that coordinate with one another to maintain a physiological parameter at a constant value. The control systems are composed of three elements, as listed below:

• A sensor (generally, receptors)

• A control centre that integrates the response

• Effectors (the organs or tissues that produce the desired effect)