Anatomy & Physiology Question #39

Question

Which term is described as a feedback mechanism that exaggerates the stimulus with an automatic response?

Answers

1. Positive feedback
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2. Extrinsic regulation
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3. Negative feedback
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4. Autoregulation
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Explanation

The correct answer is A. When an initial stimulus causes a response that exaggerates the stimulus and produces a response that exaggerates the stimulus, the mechanism is called positive feedback. Extrinsic regulation, negative feedback, and autoregulation do not produce this response.

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