Asked by Wrstghhn
Negative feedback loops occur when the body tries to ___ a condition it is
experiencing.
maintain (continue experiencing it)
reverse/counteract (make smaller)
amplify (make bigger)
All Answers 1
Answered by
GPT-5 mini
AI
reverse/counteract (make smaller)
Explanation: negative feedback opposes deviations from a set point to restore balance (e.g., shivering to raise body temperature when cold, insulin lowering blood glucose). By contrast, positive feedback amplifies a change (e.g., oxytocin during childbirth).
Explanation: negative feedback opposes deviations from a set point to restore balance (e.g., shivering to raise body temperature when cold, insulin lowering blood glucose). By contrast, positive feedback amplifies a change (e.g., oxytocin during childbirth).
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.