The Part of a Feedback Loop That Has the Direct

Question

The part of a feedback loop that has the direct effect on the regulated condition is called
A) homeostasis
B) the effector
C) the sensor
D) the control center

Accepted Answer

The effector is the part of the feedback loop that directly affects the regulated condition. The sensor detects changes in the condition, the control center processes the information and sends a signal to the effector to initiate the response. Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.