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The most common by far is negative feedback, pretty much every hormone works through negative feedback.

Take for example tiroxine: low levels of tiroxine induce production of TRH and TSH which in time increase production of tiroxine, and when the levels of tiroxine are high, it lowers the production of TRH and TSH, lowering production of tiroxine as well. Another example would be insulin: when blood sugar levels rise, the pancreas produces more insulin, and once it takes effect and blood sugar levels lower, the pancras stops the increased production.

Positive feedback on the other hand is more rare, an example would be childbirthing, when the baby stretches the cervix, it induces production of oxytocin in the pituitary gland, which causes the contractions of the uterus, pushing the baby out and stretching the cervix even more, making the pituitary gland produce even more oxytocin

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How is a positive feedback stopped?

The positive feedback loop is terminated by the end of childbirth...


What is the difference between feedback negative feedback a negative feedback response a negative feedback mechanism and a negative feed back loop?

in negative feedback. when an enzyme (negative feed back mechanism) produces too much of a molecule or substance that substance binds to the enzymes allosteric site to hault production of that substance (negative feedback response). and the whole process is the negative feedback loop.


What is a physiological feedback loop?

There are two kinds: one that turns off a reaction and one that adds to it. Negative feedback will stop a reaction when it is complete and will not allow it to continue to run. Most of our body systems work in this manner. It is some like filling a washing machine. It will turn off when full and begin to wash. The opposite is positive feedback, that washer will over flow. One of the best examples of positive feedback is the clotting mechanism.


Which part of a negative feedback loop detects changing conditions?

The sensor component of a negative feedback loop detects changing conditions and sends signals to the control center for regulating responses to maintain homeostasis.


How might the emergence of a positive feedback loop affect a system in homeostasis?

A positive feedback loop can disrupt a system in homeostasis by amplifying an initial change away from the set point, leading to an escalation of the deviation. This can push the system further out of balance and prevent it from returning to its original state. In extreme cases, a positive feedback loop can result in system failure or collapse.

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What are four conditions in the cell that must be kept in the homeostatic balance?

- temperature - negative feedback loop - positive feedback loop - water balance


What makes closed-loop op amp unstable?

A: It does not. The loop becomes unstable ONLY if there is positive feedback either voltage or phase. For a close loop to be stable negative feedback is required.


Is the ADH feedback loop an example of positive or negative feedback?

The ADH feedback loop is an example of a negative feedback loop. Negative feedback loops occur when the output of a system acts to oppose the changes to the input of the system. This is the case with ADH because when there is not enough water, the hypothalamus and pituitary gland work to release ADH so that the body can retain more water.


What is negative feedback of a closed loop system?

Negative feedback is a feedback where it is used in negative side in a closed loop system.Such as a inverting side feedback in op-amp.


How is a positive feedback stopped?

The positive feedback loop is terminated by the end of childbirth...


Is the ADH feedback loop an example of positive or negative feedback explain?

The ADH feedback loop is an example of a negative feedback loop. Negative feedback loops occur when the output of a system acts to oppose the changes to the input of the system. This is the case with ADH because when there is not enough water, the hypothalamus and pituitary gland work to release ADH so that the body can retain more water.


What is it called when the product of a system shuts down the system?

This is known as a feedback loop. When a system's output influences its input in a way that reduces the output, it can lead to the system shutting down or destabilizing. This feedback loop can have either positive (amplifying) or negative (stabilizing) effects on the system.


What is a vicious cycle?

positive feedback loop


What is a good example of a negative feedback loop?

dik Not sure what they mean by that but... A good example of a positive feedback loop is the increased production of insulin by our pancreas. After a meal we may have heightened blood sugar levels. The endocrine system triggers insulin production in the pancreas to counteract this rise and return our blood sugar levels back to normal. Once normality has been reached the endocrine system signals our pancreas to cease the production and release of insulin. Actually, that is an example of a negative feedback loop. Negative feedback loops negate an action, while positive feedback loops encourage it. An example of a Positive feedback loop is childbirth, the body increases the amount of oxytocin in the blood to encourage contractions in order to birth the baby.


How does a biological negative feedback loop work?

Negative Feedback: Enzyme A makes Substance A when Substance A is not available in the Diet. When Substance A becomes available in the Diet, Enzyme A is no longer required and The Negative Feedback loop shuts down the production of Enzyme A.


Is the gain same for same system in open loop and closed loop?

A: DEFINITELY NOT Open loop is defined as no feedback. any kind of negative feedback will reduce the gain


What is the difference between feedback negative feedback a negative feedback response a negative feedback mechanism and a negative feed back loop?

in negative feedback. when an enzyme (negative feed back mechanism) produces too much of a molecule or substance that substance binds to the enzymes allosteric site to hault production of that substance (negative feedback response). and the whole process is the negative feedback loop.