Summary - human anatomy and physiology

Sends instructions to… Exerts effects upon...
Effectors – outer skin, Control variable
skeletal muscles and temperature me
muscle glycogen. sensors.




Feedback loop – thermoregulatory
system in homeostasis



Monitored by…
Sends signals to… Sensors – periph
Comparator – hypothalamus receptors – hot a
receptors – gut/r
“Normal temperatures.
value”
Set point – external
environment.