POSITIVE FEEDBACK MECHANISM Flashcards
1
Q
Occurs when the initial stimulus further stimulates the response.
A
Positive feedback mechanism
2
Q
What does the positive mean in the PFM?
A
That the deviation from the setpoint is increased
3
Q
Required to re-achieve homeostasis
A
PFM
4
Q
Examples of PFM…
A
Giving birth, blood clot
5
Q
When is the PFM stops when giving birth?
A
When the baby is delivered in the uterus and the stretching is eliminated.
