Feedback loops are a crucial part of the functions within our body in the endocrine system and the nervous system. These allow the processes to be regulated properly and function properly. Negative feedback loops stop or slow down a process. They do this when there is enough or more than enough of one type of hormone, or other chemical it may regulate. Positive feedback loops start or increase a process, when there is not enough of a specific chemical or hormone in the body and it is in need of more.
One example of this is with Hyperglycemia, a major cause of complications with diabetes. This happens with all those who have diabetes from time to time, and can be checked upon and known of when you check the blood glucose levels to determine when your levels of glucose are high. This can be reduced through regular exercise and other regular activities. If your glucose levels are high, the feedback loops are not working properly, allowing the body to continue to produce glucose when your body has too much already. This is bad because of complications such as hyperglycemia, and even other types of complications that may be caused due to this. If the feedback loops were working properly, however, the negative feedback loops would have decreased or stopped the process of glucose and insulin production, allowing the body to return to a stage of homeostasis and balance.Resources
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One example of this is with Hyperglycemia, a major cause of complications with diabetes. This happens with all those who have diabetes from time to time, and can be checked upon and known of when you check the blood glucose levels to determine when your levels of glucose are high. This can be reduced through regular exercise and other regular activities. If your glucose levels are high, the feedback loops are not working properly, allowing the body to continue to produce glucose when your body has too much already. This is bad because of complications such as hyperglycemia, and even other types of complications that may be caused due to this. If the feedback loops were working properly, however, the negative feedback loops would have decreased or stopped the process of glucose and insulin production, allowing the body to return to a stage of homeostasis and balance.