a feedback loop in which change in a system is amplified
A feedback loop in which a system responds to a change by returning to its original state, or by decreasing the rate at which the change is occurring.
process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment
Process by which an organism obtains energy
Check ALL of the examples of homeostasis in the human body
Temperature
Size
Blood Glucose
Weight
Amount of Water
When your blood clots, platelets are signaled to go to the cut. They signal for even more platelets to arrive, and the process continues until the entire cut is full. What type of feedback does this represent?
Positive Feedback
Negative Feedback
When your blood glucose drops, glucagon is released from your liver to bring it back up to a normal level. Once it is at a normal level the response stops. What type of feedback does this represent?
Positive Feedback
Negative Feedback
When you are hot, your body sweats to bring its temperature down. Once the temperature is within a normal range, sweating stops. What type of feedback does this represent?