Homeostasis is the maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment and relies on feedback mechanisms in order for this to occur. Watch the video and answer the following questions.

Tutorial: Negative Feedback

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment and relies on feedback mechanisms in order for this to occur. Watch the video and answer the following questions.

Homeostasis can best be described as

the body's ability to maintain constant internal conditions.

the body's need to slow things down to a more relaxed state.

the body's need to speed things up to a more energized state.

the body's ability to avoid responding to external stimuli.

Answer

the body's ability to maintain constant internal conditions.

In a negative feedback mechanism, the response directs the system to operate in a similar direction. For example, if an individual is cold, the negative feedback mechanism would direct the body to become colder.

True

False

Answer

False

This statement is false. In a negative feedback mechanism, the response directs the system to operate in an opposite direction. For example, if an individual is cold, the negative feedback mechanism would direct the body to become warmer.