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Control strategies in physiological systems.

J C Houk1

  • 1Department of Physiology, Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60611.

FASEB Journal : Official Publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
|February 1, 1988
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The body uses feedback, feedforward, and adaptive control strategies to manage homeostasis and movement. These control systems, involving cellular and integrative communication, are often combined for optimal physiological function.

Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Homeostasis and movement are fundamental physiological processes critical for survival.
  • Understanding the underlying control mechanisms is essential for comprehending bodily functions.
  • Previous research has explored various control strategies, but a comprehensive comparison for a general audience is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and contrast the primary strategies the body employs to control homeostasis and movement.
  • To explain the roles of messages, signals, communication channels, and control systems from cellular to integrative levels.
  • To highlight the advantages and disadvantages of feedback, feedforward, and adaptive control strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing knowledge on physiological control systems.

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  • Comparative analysis of feedback, feedforward, and adaptive control mechanisms.
  • Illustrative examples from various physiological systems to demonstrate control strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified feedback, feedforward, and adaptive control as major global strategies.
    • Detailed the cellular and integrative perspectives of communication and control systems.
    • Presented examples showcasing the strengths and weaknesses of each control strategy.

    Conclusions:

    • The body utilizes a combination of feedback, feedforward, and adaptive control for effective regulation.
    • Understanding these control strategies provides insight into the complexity and efficiency of physiological systems.
    • This review offers a accessible overview for a general audience interested in bodily control mechanisms.