Feedback Loops definitions Flashcards

The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

A biological process where a change in the internal environment triggers a response that affects the original change.

A type of feedback loop that counteracts the initial change, moving the system towards a set point to maintain stability.

A type of feedback loop that amplifies the initial change, moving the system further away from the set point.

The target value or range that a physiological parameter is regulated to maintain within the body.

A change in the internal or external environment that triggers a feedback response.

The action or change in behavior that occurs as a result of a stimulus in a feedback loop.

A process characterized by constant change, activity, or progress, such as maintaining homeostasis.

A system that can adjust itself to maintain stability without external intervention.

A mechanism that stops a positive feedback loop to prevent runaway effects.

The functions and activities that occur within living organisms to maintain life.

The conditions within the body that are regulated to maintain homeostasis.

The act of maintaining stability, often used as an analogy for negative feedback in homeostasis.

Uncontrolled and potentially harmful outcomes resulting from unchecked positive feedback loops.

A commonly held but incorrect belief or idea, such as misunderstanding the terms 'negative' and 'positive' in feedback loops.