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1)
Homeostasis - This is the correct answer.
Homeostasis is the ability of the body to maintain relative stability and function even though drastic changes may take place in the external environment or in one portion of the body. In good health, homeostasis is maintained at all levels of the body hierarchy, including organs, tissues, cells, and biochemicals.

2)
Receptor - This is the correct answer.
A receptor is the site within the body that detects or receives the stimulus, senses the change from normal, and sends signals to the control center.
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