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Name the 5 stages of homeostatic control
Homeostatic control of
systems
The set point
A receptor
A controller
An effector
A feedback loop
Learning Objectives
Explain the principle of negative feedback
Describe how negative feedback helps to
Success Criteria
You can state the 5 stages of homeostatic
control
Negative Feedback
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Negative Feedback
Negative feedback is when the feedback
Input
Fall in
some
paramet
er
Receptors
Detect
the
change
Control
Centre
Coordinatio
n
Effector
Have an
effect on
the system
Output
Rise in
some
paramet
er
increases, it is detected by
thermoreceptors in the
hypothalamus
These then send nerve impulses to
the heat loss centre (this is also in
the hypothalamus)
This then sends signals to the skin
(the effector organ)
Task
Think about controlling body temperature
Rise in
ors in the
blood
hypothalamus
temperat
ure
Heat loss
centre in
the
hypothalam
us
Nerve
SKIN
impulse
Vasodilation
s
Sweating
Lowering
Hairs
Norm
al
blood
temp
Fall in
blood
glucose
concentrati
on
cells in
the
pancreas
Blood containing
glucagon
LIVER
Glycogen
glucose
gluconeogen
esis
Normal
blood
glucose
concentrati
on
Negative
feedback
then
turns
off do.
glucose, dont
just describe
what
the hormones
production of insulin once blood glucose
Positive Feedback
Positive feedback is when the feedback causes
Tasks
Complete Summary and Application
Summary - Answers
1. Positive feedback occurs when the feedback causes
Application - Answers
1. As sweating involves a loss of water from the blood,
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