Responsiveness

Definition

Responsiveness in the context of anatomy and physiology is the ability of an organism or system to adjust and react to changes in its internal or external environment. It involves recognizing stimuli and initiating appropriate responses to maintain homeostasis.

Related terms

Homeostasis:

The regulation of an organism's internal conditions to maintain life.

Stimulus:

Any event or situation that evokes a response from an organ or system.

Feedback mechanism: A process that uses the results of a response to regulate the intensity of a stimulus, akin to adjusting control settings based on outcomes