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Which of the following integrates (put together) data from sensor stored “set point” data?
a) receptor                  
b) effector
c) control center       
d) none of these

c

Explanation: control center acts as integrator which is brain



Which of the following is/are the mechanism that has an effect on the variable?
a) receptor                  
b) effector
c) control center         
d) all of these

b

Explanation: effector may be glands or muscles



Which of the following is also known as “integrator” in the mechanism of homeostasis?
a) receptor                  
b) effector
c) control center       
d) none of these

c

Which of the following acts as thermostat in human body?
a) thalamus                 
b) cerebral cortex
c) hypothalamus       
d) muscles

c

Explanation: hypothalamus controls temperature, thirst, hunger etc



Hypothalamus is the temperature regulating part present in……….
a) forebrain   
b) midbrain?
c) hindbrain                
d) spinal cord

a

Explanation: forebrain is the largest area of human brain



Hypothalamus acts on effector for cooling. Which of the following is effector in this regard?
a) muscles                   
b) skin gland
c) gastric juice
d) salivary gland

b

Explanation: skin gland produces sweat by which body lost extra heat



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