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A student designs an experiment to measure body temperature changes after exercise. Which observation would best support the claim that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis?

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Body temperature rises and stays elevated for several hours.
Body temperature rises and stays elevated for several hours.

Body temperature rises, then sweating occurs, and temperature returns to normal.

Body temperature rises, then sweating occurs, and temperature returns to normal.

Body temperature decreases steadily during exercise.

Body temperature decreases steadily during exercise.

Body temperature remains unchanged regardless of activity

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"Body temperature rises, then sweating occurs, and temperature returns to normal."

This shows a negative-feedback homeostatic response: sensors detect the temperature increase, effectors (sweat glands, vasodilation) are activated to cool the body, and the set point temperature is restored.