Homeostasis and the Human Body: Describing Homeostasis

This text explains what the general components of feedback loops are and describes the feedback loop involved in the maintenance of body temperature in a cold environment.  Find the answers to the question prompts below Homeostasis and the Human Body: “Learn by Doing” and “Did I Get This” Feedback.

Topics

  • maintaining the internal environment
  • feedback loops and homeostasis
  • feedback loops
  • components of feedback loops
  • vital bodily functions
  • temperature regulation