Homeostasis and Feedback Loops

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What is homeostasis?

Back

The tendency of an organism to maintain a balanced state in order to stay healthy.

Front

What is a response in the context of homeostasis?

Back

The 'effect' of a given stimulus.

Front

What type of feedback loop is childbirth an example of?

Back

Positive feedback loop.

Front

What type of feedback loop is maintaining body temperature an example of?

Back

Negative feedback loop.

Front

What does positive feedback do?

Back

Increases or speeds up the original change.

Front

What is a negative feedback loop?

Back

A process that counteracts a change to maintain stability.

Front

Give an example of a stimulus in homeostasis.

Back

Temperature change in the environment.

Front

What is the role of receptors in homeostasis?

Back

To detect changes in the internal or external environment.

Front

What is an effector in the context of feedback loops?

Back

An organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus.

Front

How does a positive feedback loop differ from a negative feedback loop?

Back

Positive feedback amplifies changes, while negative feedback reduces them.