2.Feedback Mechanisms & Homeostasis
Homeostasis All organisms must maintain a constant internal environment to function properly Temperature pH Salinity Fluid levels
Negative Feedback vs Positive Feedback
Feedback Systems Receptor Control center Effector
Negative feedback -Returns the body to equilibrium. -It works like driving car down the road. Constant adjustment to the right or left is required to keep the car on the road.
A negative feedback system is one that tries to keep the body constant A negative feedback system is one that tries to keep the body constant. Exs of Negative Feedback? - Control of body temperature -Control of blood glucose
Negative Feedback Body Temperature Regulation
Negative Feedback Blood Sugar Levels
In a positive feedback system the change will continue to increase in one direction until something happens in the body to stop it.
An example of positive feedback is childbirth
Positive Feedback Oxytocin