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Question 108

A regulated condition moves back toward its set range, and the hormonal response becomes smaller. What mechanism does this illustrate?

  1. Permanent amplification
  2. Absence of regulation
  3. Negative feedbackCorrect answer
  4. Hormone digestion

Explanation

Negative feedback counteracts a departure from a regulated range and reduces the response as stability is restored. It does not mean that a hormone is harmful, nor does it amplify the original change without limit.

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