Biology
Biology
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781260487947
Author: BROOKER
Publisher: MCG
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 41, Problem 1COQ
Summary Introduction

To define:  The terms negative feedback loop and positive feedback loop, and how they differ.

Introduction: In living organisms, maintenance of a steady condition is important to carry out the required metabolic and physiological processes. This steady state, called homeostasis, is maintained through a feedback system in the body. This feedback system is also used to maintain the conditions in the required range during any biological process.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Define the term negative feedback loop and positive feedback loop and explain how they differ from each other.
give two examples of feedback mechanisms in the human body. identify the type of feedback (negative or positive), the receptor, the control center and effector.
Explain the difference between positive feedback and negative feedback loops with examples
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Text book image
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781259398629
Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Text book image
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780815344322
Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Text book image
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781260159363
Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Text book image
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9781260231700
Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:McGraw Hill Education