
Feedback Loop Review

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11th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a positive feedback loop?
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A positive feedback loop is a process that amplifies changes or increases the output of a system, leading to further changes in the same direction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a negative feedback loop?
Back
A negative feedback loop is a process that dampens changes or reduces the output of a system, helping to maintain stability.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do positive feedback loops affect systems?
Back
Positive feedback loops can lead to exponential growth or runaway processes, often resulting in significant changes or instability.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do negative feedback loops affect systems?
Back
Negative feedback loops help maintain equilibrium and stability within a system by counteracting changes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a positive feedback loop in nature?
Back
An example of a positive feedback loop is the process of childbirth, where the release of oxytocin increases contractions, leading to more oxytocin release.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of a negative feedback loop in the human body?
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An example of a negative feedback loop is the regulation of body temperature, where the body sweats to cool down when overheated.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do feedback loops play in ecosystems?
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Feedback loops help regulate population dynamics, resource availability, and environmental stability within ecosystems.
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