Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is homeostasis?
A
The maintenance of internal balance
- a “steady” state
2
Q
What is the process of homeostasis?
A
- Set point
- Stimulus to change internal environment
- Sensors detect change
- Control center signals to make change
- Response to regain homeostasis
3
Q
Why is a negative feedback loop?
A
A response to bring the body back to where it started
4
Q
What is a positive feedback?
A
The body prolongs the issue, not returning to homeostasis
5
Q
What are two examples of a positive feedback?
A
Labor and breast feeding
