Positive feedback

Definition

Positive feedback is a process in physiology where an initial stimulus is amplified, leading to an increased response. This mechanism moves the body away from its baseline state and is often involved in rapid changes.

Related terms

Homeostasis: The regulation of internal conditions within certain limits despite changes in external conditions.

Negative Feedback: A process that counteracts changes in the body, maintaining stability by reducing the effects of variations from normal conditions.

Childbirth (Labor): An example of positive feedback where the hormone oxytocin increases contractions during labor, further stimulating its own production and intensifying contractions until delivery