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6. Negative Feedback -- the system responds to negate deviations from the set point. Important features:

a. Works to stabilize blood glucose levels

b. System is self-correcting -- Deviations in either direction (if blood glucose is either too high or too low) are corrected back to standard.

c. There are two opposing actions by effectors, not just one.
(1). If [G] gets too high, effectors take G up from blood. (top half of seesaw diagram)

(2). If blood [G] gets too low, effector releases G to blood. (bottom half of seesaw diagram)

d. NEGATIVE FEEDBACK is NOT always inhibition. In this case, an increase in glucose uptake is used to help lower high blood sugar levels. The deviation from the set point was fixed by ACCELERATING not inhibiting, a process. In negative feedback, deviations from the set point can be corrected either by speeding up a process (such as glucose uptake) or slowing down a process (such as glycogen breakdown to glucose).

e. How is this different from positive feedback? In positive feedback, the system responds to increase deviations from the set point -- a small deviation triggers a bigger one, which triggers a bigger one and so on.

f. Terminology: In physiology, negative feedback means the system is self correcting as in b & d above. It doesn't matter whether the corrections are achieved by inhibition (turning off the heater) or acceleration (turning on the air conditioner). In biochemistry, negative feedback usually means inhibition of an earlier step.

7. Value of regulated variable does not remain exactly constant, but stays within narrow limits.

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Negative feedback

A type of regulation that responds to a change in conditions by initiating responses that will counteract the change. Maintains a steady state.

Most common feedback mechanism in body

Response reduces or shuts off original stimulus
"Everyday world example:" Thermostat and heater

Examples in Physiology:
Regulation of body temperature (shivering and sweating)
High blood sugar lowered by insulin secretion
High blood CO2, low O2 increases heart and respiratory rate
Thirst mechanism

more examples of negative feedback

A good example of a negative feedback mechanism is a home thermostat (heating system). The thermostat contains the receptor (thermometer) and control center. If the heating system is set at 70 degrees Fahrenheit, the heat (effector) is turned on if the temperature drops below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. After the heater heats the house to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, it shuts off effectively maintaining the ideal temperature.

The control of blood sugar (glucose) by insulin is another good example of a negative feedback mechanism. When blood sugar rises, receptors in the body sense a change . In turn, the control center (pancreas) secretes insulin into the blood effectively lowering blood sugar levels. Once blood sugar levels reach homeostasis, the pancreas stops releasing insulin.

Positive Feedback

Response enhances original stimulus until stimulus is shut off
"Everyday world examples:" mass panic; student loans and tuition prices; addiction
In physiology:
Usually controls infrequent events that do not require continuous adjustment
Examples in Physiology:
Enhancement of labor contractions by oxytocin
Platelet plug formation and blood clotting

Positive Feedback examples more

A positive feedback mechanism is the exact opposite of a negative feedback mechanism. With negative feedback, the output reduces the original effect of the stimulus. In a positive feedback system, the output enhances the original stimulus. A good example of a positive feedback system is child birth. During labor, a hormone called oxytocin is released that intensifies and speeds up contractions. The increase in contractions causes more oxytocin to be released and the cycle goes on until the baby is born. The birth ends the release of oxytocin and ends the positive feedback mechanism.
Another good example of a positive feedback mechanism is blood clotting. Once a vessel is damaged, platelets start to cling to the injured site and release chemicals that attract more platelets. The platelets continue to pile up and release chemicals until a clot is formed.

Just remember that positive feedback mechanisms enhance the original stimulus and negative feedback mechanisms inhibit it.

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What is the difference between a positive feedback mechanism and a negative feedback mechanism?

The key difference between positive and negative feedback is their response to change: positive feedback amplifies change while negative feedback reduces change.

What is the difference between a positive feedback mechanism and a negative feedback mechanism quizlet?

The difference between negative and positive feedback systems is that in negative feedback systems, the response reverses the original stimulus, but in positive feedback systems, the response enhances the original stimulus.

What is the difference between negative feedback and positive feedback?

Positive feedback loops enhance or amplify changes; this tends to move a system away from its equilibrium state and make it more unstable. Negative feedbacks tend to dampen or buffer changes; this tends to hold a system to some equilibrium state making it more stable.

What is an example of a positive feedback mechanism and an example of a negative feedback mechanism select one of each?

Examples of negative feedback mechanisms include temperature regulation and plant responses to water limitations. Positive feedback mechanisms amplify responses and processes in biological organisms. As a result of a positive feedback loop, the variable initiating the response is moved further away from the set point.