Homeostasis Flashcards

1
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Homeostasis

A

seek and maintain an internal stability when dealing with external changes

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2
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Negative Feedback

A

This detects change. The control center activates effector to deal with change.

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3
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Negative Feedback Loop

A
  1. Stimulus
  2. Sensor
  3. Control
  4. Effector
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4
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Positive feedback

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variant condition is intensified so that it is driven beyond normal limits
ex. blood clotting

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