homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
feedforward
A
responses made in anticipation of a change
1
Q
feedback
A
made after change has been detected
2
Q
positive feedback system
A
amplifies intial change
3
Q
negative feedback
A
opposes initial change
4
Q
homeostasis
A
the maintenance of steady states within our bodies by coorindated physiological mechanisms
5
Q
variables regulated via negative feedback mechanisms
A
MAP
core body temp
blood glucose
blood gases
blood H+
6
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