When you have completed this section, you should be able to a. state the characteristics that distinguish living organisms from nonliving objects;b. explain the importance of physiological variation among persons;c. define homeostasis and explain why this concept is central to physiology;d. define negative feedback, give an example of it, and explain its importance to homeostasis;e. define positive feedback and give examples of its beneficial and harmful effects; andf. define gradient, describe the variety of gradients in human physiology, and identify some forms of matter andenergy that flow down gradients.

When you have completed this section, you should be able to a. state the characteristics that distinguish living organisms from nonliving objects;b. explain the importance of physiological variation among persons;c. define homeostasis and explain why this concept is central to physiology;d. define negative feedback, give an example of it, and explain its importance to homeostasis;e. define positive feedback and give examples of its beneficial and harmful effects; andf. define gradient, describe the variety of gradients in human physiology, and identify some forms of matter andenergy that flow down gradients.

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter1: Learning About Human Biology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2RQ: Why is the concept of homeostasis meaningful in the study of human biology?

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