Anatomy & Physiology Question #35

Question

What term is described as an automatic response that corrects a variation outside of normal limits?

Answers

1. Positive feedback
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2. Crisis management
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3. Homeostasis
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4. Negative feedback
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Explanation

The correct answer is D. When a variation outside of normal limits triggers an automatic response that corrects the situation, the mechanism is called negative feedback. Positive feedback produces a response that exaggerates normal limits. Crisis management and homeostasis have no role in an automatic response that corrects a variation outside of normal limits.

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