FEEDBACK MECHANISMS TEMPERATURE REGULATION AND OSMOTIC BALANCE

Homeostasis

The process of maintaining a stable internal state in animals.

Negative Feedback

Mechanism that reverses a change from the set point to maintain balance.

Thermoregulation

Control of body temperature in animals to adapt to environmental changes.

Osmotic Balance

Maintenance of salt and water balance in the body through osmosis and osmoregulation.

Dehydration from Drinking Sea Water

Inability of the human body to adapt to the hypertonic nature of sea water.

Osmoregulation in Fish

Mechanisms used by fish to regulate salt and water balance in different environments.

Response to Environmental Changes

Adjustment of activities in response to internal or external stimuli to maintain equilibrium.