Homeostasis • Resources

The tendency of higher animals to maintain internal stability. 

When a stimulus disturbs a system's normal condition or function, an effort to regain balance occurs due to a coordinated autonomic response of its parts. 





Objectives

Familiarity with 

  • Types of Homeostasis
  • Positive & Negative Feedback Loops
  • Osmoregulation


  • Resources


    WatchPositive & Negative Feedback Loops (14:26)

    WatchThermoregulation (4:50)

    WatchOsmoregulation (8:55)

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