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Title

Jessica Meyer

Description

Human Structure/Function- HOMEOSTASIS

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Subject

Medical

Level

Not Applicable

Created

08/13/2016

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Term

HOMEOSTASIS

Definition

DYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM OF INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT, VITAL TO MAINTAIN LIFE, NEGATIVE/POSITIVE FEEDBACK LOOPS.

Term

FEEDBACK LOOPS

Definition

RECEPTOR (SENSOR)
CONTROL CENTER (SET POINT)
EFFECTOR (RESPONSE)

Term

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK LOOP

Definition

OPPOSES/REVERSES.

Term

POSITIVE FEEDBACK LOOP

Definition

REINFORCES/AMPLIFIES