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Definition
ICF ISF
plasma organs
external
environment
internal environment
Requirements for Maintaining
Homeostasis
• Communication within the body: accomplished by
endocrine & nervous systems.
• Negative feedback
• Positive feedback
Characteristics of Control Systems
• Negative feedback promotes stability; Feed forward control
anticipates change.
Intensifies
The birth of the child will bring this process to a close. Other examples of
positive feedback regulation occur during blood clotting.
Positive feedback
Positive Feedback in Coagulation