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Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms

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What is the main objective of a negative feedback mechanism?

To respond to a change in the opposite direction

To increase the product of a physiological process

To reduce a change in the system and maintain equilibrium (correct)

To amplify a change in the system

What is the result of positive feedback in a physiological process?

No change in the product of a physiological process

A rapid decrease in the system's response

More of a product, such as apples or contractions (correct)

Less of a product, such as heat or pressure

What is the primary difference between positive and negative feedback mechanisms?

The speed of the system's response

The type of physiological process involved

The magnitude of the change in the system

The direction of the system's response (correct)

What is the purpose of a feedback mechanism in a physiological system?

To maintain a stable equilibrium in the system Signup and view all the answers

In a physiological system, what is the result of a drop in temperature?

An increase in heat production Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of maintaining a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements in a physiological system?

Homeostasis Signup and view all the answers

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Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms

Homeostasis is the tendency towards a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, maintained by physiological processes.

Feedback Mechanisms

A feedback mechanism is a loop system that responds to a change.
The response to a change can be in the same direction (positive feedback) or in the opposite direction (negative feedback).

Positive vs. Negative Feedback

The key difference between positive and negative feedback is their response to change:
- Positive feedback amplifies change, resulting in more of a product.
- Negative feedback reduces change, resulting in less of a product.
Positive feedback moves away from a target point, while negative feedback moves towards a target point.

Example of Feedback Mechanism

The body reacts to a drop in temperature through a negative feedback mechanism, which reduces the change and moves towards a target point (e.g., maintaining a stable body temperature).

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Test your understanding of homeostasis, a state of balance between interdependent elements, and feedback mechanisms, which help maintain this balance. Learn about the elements involved in feedback mechanisms and how they relate to homeostasis.