Positive and Negative Feedback Loops
Flashcard
•
Science
•
9th - 12th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Hard
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a negative feedback loop?
Back
A process that counteracts a change, helping to maintain homeostasis by reducing the output or activity when a certain level is reached.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a positive feedback loop?
Back
A process that amplifies a change, leading to an increase in the output or activity until a specific event occurs.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a negative feedback loop in the human body.
Back
Maintaining body temperature: When the body temperature rises, mechanisms like sweating are activated to cool it down.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a positive feedback loop in nature.
Back
Childbirth: The release of oxytocin increases contractions, which leads to more oxytocin being released.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is homeostasis?
Back
The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a stimulus?
Back
A change in the environment that triggers a response in an organism.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a response?
Back
The action or change in behavior that occurs as a result of a stimulus.
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
10 questions
2025 S3/4 CCKS Enzymes
Flashcard
•
8th Grade - University
11 questions
Unit 1 | Topic 2 | Key Terms - Flashcards
Flashcard
•
9th - 12th Grade
7 questions
Tipos de Eventos Corporativos
Flashcard
•
9th Grade - University
8 questions
MAT_8_EF_QN01-QN08
Flashcard
•
8th Grade - University
15 questions
Unit 4 Test Review
Flashcard
•
10th Grade - University
10 questions
Atoms and Molecules
Flashcard
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Mathematics Glossary
Flashcard
•
KG
Popular Resources on Wayground
7 questions
History of Valentine's Day
Interactive video
•
4th Grade
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
15 questions
Valentine's Day Trivia
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Main Idea and Details
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
•
6th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
25 questions
Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds
Quiz
•
9th Grade
20 questions
Mendelian Genetics Review
Quiz
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Processes
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Mendelian Genetics and Punnett Squares
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Light and Waves Concepts
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
20 questions
The Cell Cycle and Mitosis
Quiz
•
9th Grade
35 questions
DNA Structure and Replication
Quiz
•
10th Grade
89 questions
Unit 1 (Ch 2 & 3) Test Review - Water/Ocean Currents
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade