Feedback

Mechanisms

Homeostasis
the tendency of an organism or cell to
regulate its internal environment and
maintain equilibrium
this is usually done by a system of feedback
controls

Feedback Mechanisms

process that uses the conditions of one component

to regulate the function of the other

type of self-regulating mechanism by which certain
activities are sustained within prescribed ranges

Types of Feedback

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
POSITIVE FEEDBACK

Negative Feedback
process seeks to counter a change to maintain
equilibrium

reduces fluctuationswhether caused by changes
in the input or by other disturbances

Insulin Excretion

Thermoregulation

Positive Feedback

exact opposite of negative feedback

the feedback or reaction enhances the
original stimulus

Blood Clotting

Vitamin K is essential for blood clots!

Childbirth

Childbirth

Connection to
Nutrition?

Electrolytes
electrolytes mainly refer to minerals such as:
Calcium, Chloride, Magnesium, Phosphate,
Potassium and Sodium.

found in: Blood, body fluids and urine

sources: food, drink, medicines and
supplements

Electrolyte Imbalance

can occur because of excessive sweating

there is water loss and loss of electrolytes in
our bodily fluids