Communication and homeostasis

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Question 34
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The diagram below represents a generalized homeostatic reflex loop involved in human thermoregulation.

Thermoregulatory homeostatic loop

Which statement correctly describes the function of these components or the nature of this feedback loop?

The homeostatic system maintains the internal core temperature at an absolute, static set-point of 37.0 ∘C37.0\ ^\circ\text{C}37.0 ∘C to prevent any physiological fluctuation from occurring.

If core temperature rises, component WWW detects this stimulus and transmits nerve impulses along pathway XXX to component YYY, which coordinates a response to lower the temperature back towards the set point.

If core temperature drops, negative feedback loops amplify the deviation from the set-point to accelerate the warming of the body's core tissues.

Pathway ZZZ consists of sensory neurones that transmit electrical signals from the coordination centre (YYY) to skeletal muscles to trigger vasoconstriction.

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