Question

How does the feedback mechanism of hormones control homeostasis?

Answer 1

Homeostasis:

1. Homeostasis is the state of equilibrium in a body. The internal factors of a body such as pH, water content, the sugar level in the blood, and all other factors are balanced.
2. The feedback mechanism is essential to maintain homeostasis as it auto signals and regulates the production of hormones.
3. The generation of hormones is a feedback system. There are typically two types of mechanisms: positive feedback mechanisms and negative feedback mechanisms.

Positive feedback mechanisms:

1. Positive feedback indicates further secretion of the hormone and Negative feedback is a signal to stop secretion as there are sufficient quantities available for reactions to take place.
2. An elevated or decreased state in the amount of the hormone present in the body auto-signals its production or stoppage, thus maintaining a stable state.
3. One of the major examples of this is the responses of the body during fight and flight mode.