Feedvack Mechanism Flashcards

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process where the output of a system influences its own operation, either reinforcing the initial change (positive feedback) or counteracting it (negative feedback) to maintain a stable internal environment or homeostasis

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Feedback Mechanism

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this type of feedback loop aims to reduce or reverse a change in the system, bringing it back towards a stable state or “set point”

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Negative Feedback

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In this type of feedback, the initial change is amplified or intensified, moving the system further away from its original state

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Positive Feedback

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-helps organisms keep their internal conditions steady
-includes things like body temperature, water balance, and glucose levels
-maintained through feedback mechanisms, which help make adjustments when things go off balance

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Homeostasis

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