Säätelyketjuiksi
Säätelyketjuiksi, often translated as regulatory chains or control loops, refers to a series of interconnected regulatory mechanisms designed to maintain a specific condition or state within a biological or technical system. These chains are fundamental to achieving homeostasis, the ability of a system to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. In biological contexts, säätelyketjuiksi are crucial for processes like temperature regulation, blood sugar control, and hormone secretion. For example, a rise in body temperature triggers a chain of responses, including increased sweating and vasodilation, which work to lower the temperature back to its set point.
These regulatory chains typically involve a sensor that detects deviations from a set point, a control center
In engineering and technical fields, säätelyketjuiksi are the basis of control systems. Examples include thermostats that