Homeostasis Review

Negative feedback brings the body back to the 

• variable 

• set point

What type of feedback mechanism is used when the body needs to increase temperature?

• Neutral feedback

• Static feedback

• Negative feedback

• Positive feedback

Insulin and glucagon are used to:

• continually put glucose into cells

• keep blood glucose levels in an ideal range

• continually take glucose out of cells

How is the birth of a baby/labor a positive feedback loop?

• The hormones that cause contractions and pressure decrease during labor 

• Throughout labor, the hormones that cause contractions continue to increase until the baby is delivered. 

• During labor, the hormones that cause contractions fluctuate up and down.

What is an example of positive feedback mentioned in the video?

• Regulation of body temperature

• Childbirth contractions

• Blood sugar regulation

• Sweating mechanism