Negative Feedback Flashcards
1
Q
What does a negative feedback cycle do?
A
Works to maintain a steady state (homeostasis)
2
Q
What is homeostasis?
A
Regulates things in the body
3
Q
What is thyroxine?
A
Hormone produced by thyroid gland which controls metabolism and stimulates growth?
4
Q
Where does the hormone adrenaline come from?
A
Adrenal glands
5
Q
What is the order in a negative feedback cycle? (stimulus…)
A
stimulus, sensor, control, effector
