Homeostasis is the maintenance of a constant internal condition within an organism. A series of feedback loops help keep balance in order to stabilize health and proper body functions. Both the Nervous and Endocrine systems control homeostasis through feedback mechanisms.
Feedback Loops
Feedback Loop - A feedback loop best described as a cause and effect. When an external force is acted on the body, it is the Feedback loop that self corrects the body back to ideal conditions.
Negative Feedback Loop - When the body experiences a stimulus, Negative feedback works to reduce the original effect of what was stimulated. Example: When an individual becomes cold.
Positive Feedback Loop - Instead of working to undo a stimulus, positive feedback works to enhance the original stimulus. Example: Childbirth
Negative Feedback Loop - When the body experiences a stimulus, Negative feedback works to reduce the original effect of what was stimulated. Example: When an individual becomes cold.
Positive Feedback Loop - Instead of working to undo a stimulus, positive feedback works to enhance the original stimulus. Example: Childbirth
What does Homeostasis regulate?
Examples of homeostatic processes in the body include Temperature Control, Water/Electrolyte balance, Blood Pressure, and Respiration.