Question

exit ticket: the body relies on positive and negative feedback loops to maintain homeostasis. one such feedback loop is used to maintain water balance in the body. what type of feedback loop returns the body to homeostasis when it becomes dehydrated? use the evidence from this lesson to support your answer.

Explanation:

Negative feedback loops work to reverse changes and restore the body to its normal state. When the body is dehydrated, osmoreceptors detect low water levels. The hypothalamus signals the pituitary gland to release antidiuretic hormone (ADH). ADH makes the kidneys re - absorb more water, increasing water levels. As water levels rise, the stimulus (low water) is reduced, and ADH release decreases. This is a classic negative feedback mechanism as it counteracts the initial change (dehydration) to maintain homeostasis.

Answer:

Negative feedback loop.