Biology GCSE
Receptor–coordination centre–effector framework
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A receptor detects a stimulus, a coordination centre processes the information, and an effector responds, and both routes share this same three-part framework.
Topics that use Receptor–coordination centre–effector framework
- Homeostasis (AQA GCSE)
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