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Homeostasis is a body process through which biological systems maintain balance while adapting to conditions favorable for survival. If disturbed, the body’s regulatory mechanisms react to the new requirements by finding a new equilibrium. It is called feedback control. A body process involving coordination and integration of function, either controlled by hormones, the nervous system, or electrical circuits, is an example of the homeostatic function. A feedback loop is part of a system where outputs are recycled and used as inputs in other roles. Every cycle has a minimum of four stages (Shier et al., 2018), beginning with the information set up, stored, analyzed, and used to make a decision. A feedback loop can be positive or negative. A negative loop is self-controlling and useful in maintaining favorable conditions in the body. It is stable but not accurate. However, positive loops use actions that have been useful in the past. The goal of these loops is to shift the body from a natural state to the desired shape. A disadvantage is when rapid growth occurs without any check or balance.
The scientific method is an experimentation process used to explore, analyze, and answers questions (Shier et al., 2018). However, some aspects of science lend themselves better this method than others. Therefore, it is not entirely the same in all cases, and scientists modify it when one process is not possible to carry out. Whatever project one is working on, understanding the scientific method’s function helps one focus on their scientific question, and analyze through data to conclude. The first step is identifying a problem for an investigation followed by some background research. The third step involves coming up with a hypothesis to test based on the question. Testing and analysis of results follow. Finally, the findings are reported either through a presentation or final report.
Works Cited
Shier, D., Butler, J., & Lewis, R. (2018). Hole’s essentials of human anatomy & physiology. McGraw-Hill Education.