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Foundations of A&P - Unit 1

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study of structure

feedback mechanism

the process by which a certain function is regulated by the amount of the substance it produces

Study of function

negative feedback

A primary mechanism of homeostasis, whereby a change in a physiological variable that is being monitored triggers a response that counteracts the initial fluctuation.

positive feedback

A physiological control mechanism in which a change in some variable triggers mechanisms that amplify the change.