Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
Which systems are responsible for extrinsic homeostatic controls?
A
nervous and endocrine
2
Q
What does feedforward mean?
A
responses made in anticipation of a change
3
Q
What does feedback mean?
A
responses made after change has been detected
4
Q
Which is the main homeostatis contol method, negative or positive feedback?
A
feedback
5
Q
Does feedforward normally occur alone or in combination with negative feedback?
A
in combination
6
Q
What type of feedback is this: uterine contractions during labour become increasingly stronger until the birth of baby?
A
positive feedback
7
Q
Which type of feedback amplifies an initial change?
A
positive feedback
