Homeostasis and Feedback

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Homeostasis and feedback are themes for physiology – but why? This video will explain what homeostasis is, what happens when homeostasis is lost and how it is maintained. In addition, I discuss what ‘feedback’ means and the two types of feedback in biological systems (positive and negative with examples).

This resource is related to Course V: Balance – Anabolism and Catabolism. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here.

[Complexity. Homeostasis. Allostatic Load. Feedback.]

Categories: Allostatic Load, Homeostasis

Tags: Allostatic Load, Complexity, Feedback, Homeostasis

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This resource is related to Course V: Balance – Anabolism and Catabolism. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here.

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