Feed Back Loops and Body Systems

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In a positive feedback loop, each action creates a consequence that _____________________ the other action.

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amplifies

Front

In a negative feedback loop, each action creates a consequence that _____________________ the other action.

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decreases

Front

A ________________ feedback loop makes a system more stable.

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Negative

Front

Negative feedback is a process that _______ the effects of a change.

Back

reduces

Front

Positive feedback loops result in a system moving towards an extreme. Positive feedback is a process that _______ the effects of a change.

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amplifies

Front

The kinds of chemicals that control feedback loops

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hormones

Front

A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level

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homeostasis

Front

A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level

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homeostasis

Front

Most of the body's feedback loops are ____________ loops.

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negative

Front

Blood sugar regulation is an example of a ______________ loop

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negative