Key Difference – Allostasis vs Homeostasis The allostasis is the process of achieving stability through physiological changes and behavioral changes. This can be achieved by changing the Hypothalamus-Pituitary- Adrenal-axis hormones (HPA), alteration of the autonomic nervous system, cytokines, and the other systems. And generally, it is adaptive in nature. Allostasis is a very important […]
One of the key differences between homeostasis and metabolism is that homeostasis refers to the ability to maintain a stable and constant internal environment within the body regardless of the changes in the external environment while metabolism refers to the set of chemical reactions that occurs within an organism. All organisms share certain fundamental properties […]
Positive Feedback vs Negative Feedback Positive feedback and Negative feedback are two terms that are used in psychology and these two terms show difference when it comes to their application. Positive feedback causes energy in the body. On the other hand, negative feedback affects the potential to act. This is the main difference between the […]
