Homeostasis Flashcards
1
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Homeostasis
A
The tendency of the body to seek and maintain an internal stability when dealing with external changes
2
Q
Negative feedback
A
A sensing mechanism that detects change in condition beyond specific limits. Conditions are constantly monitored by receptors. Very conditions is canceled so that conditions are returned to normal
3
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Positive feedback
A
Variant condition is intensified so that it is driven beyond normal limits for example, blood clotting, childbirth sexual orgasm.
