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What is the main characteristic of a positive feedback loop?
What is the main characteristic of a positive feedback loop?
- It is widely recognized as damaging
- It results in stability within the system
- It involves a decrease in the variable being monitored
- It causes further amplification of the initial change (correct)
Which component picks up information from the surroundings in a feedback mechanism?
Which component picks up information from the surroundings in a feedback mechanism?
- Receptor (correct)
- Control center
- Effector
- Stimulus
What type of cell death is characterized by the breakdown of cell membranes?
What type of cell death is characterized by the breakdown of cell membranes?
- Pyknosis
- Autophagy
- Necrosis (correct)
- Apoptosis
In a negative feedback loop, what happens when there is a rise in concentration of a substance?
In a negative feedback loop, what happens when there is a rise in concentration of a substance?
What is the role of the effector in a feedback mechanism?
What is the role of the effector in a feedback mechanism?
What is the main purpose of a feedback mechanism in living systems?
What is the main purpose of a feedback mechanism in living systems?
Which type of feedback loop involves a change in the same direction as the initial change?
Which type of feedback loop involves a change in the same direction as the initial change?
What is an example of a negative feedback mechanism mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a negative feedback mechanism mentioned in the text?
What role does the receptor play in a feedback system?
What role does the receptor play in a feedback system?
How does a positive feedback loop differ from a negative feedback loop?
How does a positive feedback loop differ from a negative feedback loop?