🩵 Unit 1: Homeostasis/ Feedback Loops

Question 1

Homeostasis

Answer 1

maintaining a constant environment despite internal and external disruptions

Question 2

What’s the importance of homeostasis in physiology?

Answer 2

Since every bodily function is geared toward maintaining stability, if homeostasis is disturbed it could lead to illness or death

Question 3

Where does homeostasis occur?

Answer 3

nervous system or endorcrine system

Question 4

Stress

Answer 4

any disturbance that causes an imbalance in homeostasis

Question 5

How is homeostasis maintained?

Answer 5

feedback loops

Question 6

Feedback Loops

Answer 6

keeps the body informed of any changes that may be occurring then help return it back to homeostasis

Question 7

Factors of a Feedback Loop

Answer 7

Controlled Condition
Receptor
Control Center
Effector

Question 8

Negative Feedback Loop

Answer 8

counteract or reverse a change bringing it back to equilibrium
(ex: shivering, blood pressure)

Question 9

Positive Feedback Loop

Answer 9

amplifies a change, pushing the system further away from equilibrium
(ex: childbirth)