Chapter 45.2 Flashcards

1
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Feedback Regulation

Negative Feedback

A
  • A negative feedback loop inhibits a response by reducing the initial stimulus, thus preventing excessive pathway activity
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Feedback Regulation

Positive Feedback

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  • Positive feedback reinforces a stimulus to produce an even greater response
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3
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Insulin

A

decreases blood glucose

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Glucagon

A

increases blood glucose

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5
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Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes

A

Type 1: Pancreas makes no insulin
Type 2: Immune system destroys insulin making cells

Diabetes

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