Homeostasis and Feedback Loops

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Homeostasis

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The process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment

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What is a Negative Feedback Loop?

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A process that counteracts a system's output

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A Positive Feedback loop is...

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A system where the output enhances the original stimulus

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During Homeostasis, what is the role of the sensor?

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The sensor sends a message to the control center

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Negative feedback loops

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Correct an imbalance in the opposite direction

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Positive feedback loops

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Increase a change in the body

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In homeostasis, what does the control center do?

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Sends a message to the effector

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This image shows what type of feedback loop?

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Negative

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This image shows what kind of feedback loop?

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Positive

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This graph shows an example of...

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Negative feedback