INHIBITION (Cross)
Charles François (2004). INHIBITION (Cross), International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 1703.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1703 ▶ |
| Object type | Discipline oriented, Methodology or model |
A mechanism of mutual negative association between antagonistic elements or subsystems .
Cross inhibitions are frequent in biological, ecological or economic processes .
They are based on combinations of positive and negative feedbacks and are needed to maintain a regulated process within defined or pre-determined limits .
J. HOLLAND describes for ex. cross inhibition in cells associations and in chromosomal alleles (1992, p.60-64).