An action which pushes the parameter futher away from the norm
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Give an example of positive feedback
Room with increased CO2 levels, increased breathing, increasing CO2 levels... / Fetus head on cervix continuing to secrete oxytocin, stimulates contractions pushing head...
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What is Negative feedback?
An action which pushes the parameter back towards the norm
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Give an example of negative feedback
Temperature control, Blood sugar levels
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Does Negative feedback ever stop?
No it is a constant change as it takes time between the change reaching an optimum level and receptors detecting this to release hormones stopping the reaction... so the level dips/rises too low/high
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Give an example of positive feedback
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Room with increased CO2 levels, increased breathing, increasing CO2 levels... / Fetus head on cervix continuing to secrete oxytocin, stimulates contractions pushing head...
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