Feedback is defined as the information gained about a reaction to a product, which will allow the modification of the product.
2 examples of NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
Temperature regulation, blood pressure, osmoregulation
Give 3 examples of ectotherms
amphibians, and most fish and invertebrates
2 examples of NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
Temperature regulation, blood pressure, osmoregulation
Define: Enzyme
a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
2 examples of POSITIVE FEEDBACK
Fruit Ripening, childbirth, blood clotting
Define: Homeostasis
homeostasis is describe as the ability of an organism to maintain its internal environment (within the narrow limits that allow optimal cell functioning)
Define: NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
A negative feedback loop occurs in biology when the product of a reaction leads to a decrease in that reaction.
Define: POSITIVE FEEDBACK
A positive feedback loop occurs in nature when the product of a reaction leads to an increase in that reaction.
ectotherms are also known by the name
cold blooded animals
What happens to the cells and enzymes if the homeostasis is not maintained?
emzymes can be disrupted by an environment that is too salty, too acidic, too basic, or too hot.
Define: POSITIVE FEEDBACK
A positive feedback loop occurs in nature when the product of a reaction leads to an increase in that reaction.
endotherms are also known by the name
warm blooded animals
True or False: Homeostasis means that conditions never change (static conditions)
FALSE
Give 2 examples of endotherms
Birds and mammals
Why are the feedback loops important?
Feedback loops are important because they allow living organisms to maintain homeostasis.
Define: Ectotherms
animals whose regulation of body temperature depends on external sources, such as sunlight or a heated rock surface.
Define: Endotherms
organisms that produce most of their heat by metabolic reactions
Define: Homeostasis
homeostasis is describe as the ability of an organism to maintain its internal environment (within the narrow limits that allow optimal cell functioning)
Give two examples of mechanism that homeostasis controls