Systems and Feedback Loops

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What is a system?

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A system is a set of interconnected parts that work together to form a complex whole.

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What is a feedback loop?

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A feedback loop is a process in which the output of a system influences its own operation.

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What is the purpose of shivering in response to cold?

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To increase body temperature.

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What do negative feedback loops do?

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They prevent small changes from getting larger, helping to maintain stability in a system.

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True or False: All systems are made up of parts that work together.

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True.

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In a negative feedback loop, what happens to the action's consequence?

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It decreases the other action.

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What type of feedback loop makes a system more stable?

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Negative feedback loop.

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What is an example of a negative feedback loop in the human body?

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Regulation of body temperature.

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What is a positive feedback loop?

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A process that amplifies changes, leading to an increase in the output.

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Give an example of a positive feedback loop.

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Childbirth, where contractions increase in intensity.