List the components of a homeostatic feedback loop. Use the regulation of fluid volume to illustrate your answer.

What will be an ideal response?


Sensory receptor integrating center-effector: Thirst center-hypothalamus-kidneys (increase fluid intake-release ADH from hypothalamus-decrease urine production).

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