EBK HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9780133983401
Author: Silverthorn
Publisher: YUZU
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Explain the differences among positive feedback, negative feedback, and feedforward mechanisms. Under what circumstances would each be advantageous?
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- Regulation of physiological variables occurs primarily through mechanisms. a. negative feedback b. positive feedback c. urine formation d. feedforward e. myogenicarrow_forwardChoose a negative feedback loop and state the 5 components. Explain how positive feedback is different from negative feedback and give an example of positive feedback.arrow_forwardWrite a note on negative feedback mechanism and positive feedback back mechanism with two examples of each in the form of flow chart?arrow_forward
- What does negative feedback do? a. It establishes a set point. b. It changes the set point. c. It eliminates the set point. d. It reduces discrepancies from a set point.arrow_forwardWhat is a negative feedback? What is a positive feedback? Give an example of each kind of feedback.arrow_forwardProvide an example of a positive feedback loop and describe the mechanism of action.arrow_forward
- Which of these is not an example of cotransport? a. Movement of glucose and Na+ through the apical epithelial membrane in the intestinal epithelium b. Movement of Na+ and K+ through the action of the Na+/K+pumps c.Movement of Na+and glucose across the kidney tubules d.Movement of Na+ into a cell while Ca 2+moves outarrow_forwardIdentify the four components of a negative feedbackloop and explain what would happen if secretion of a bodychemical controlled by a negative feedback system becametoo great.arrow_forwardSuppose you have been doing heavy yardwork on a hot day and sweating profusely.You become very thirsty, so you drink a tallglass of lemonade. Explain how your thirstrelates to the concept of homeostasis. Whichtype of feedback—positive or negative—does this illustrate?arrow_forward
- Is this an example of positive or negative feedback? A man is potty trainging his daughter. When she potties on the floor, he tells her "No, no. Potty goes in the potty."arrow_forwardWhat should happen to Body temperature ,Hydration Levels ,Blood glucose levels and Oxygen levels 30 minutes after completion of marathon? Is this an example of negative or positive feedback? Explain reasonsarrow_forwardDescribe a general physiological control system, includingthe role of negative feedback.arrow_forward
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