What We Treat
Telehealth
A member asked:
What would be a positive and negative feedback (homeostasis) in the human skeleton?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Pressure and density: Bone tissue is constantly changing. As pressure changes (weight bearing and exercise) the bone will change density to accommodate it. Lack of weight bearing will cause the bone to "thin out"
Answered 12/3/2016
865 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How does the digestive system maintain homeostasis?
1 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How does the circulatory system maintain homeostasis?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
