The activity of one organ is influenced by the activity of several other organs to maintain homeostasis. This is an example of:
A) intrinsic control
B) extrinsic control
C) positive feedback
D) lack of communication
E) feed forward system

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Extrinsic control refers to regulation from outside of the organ, such as through the nervous or endocrine system, to maintain homeostasis. Intrinsic control, on the other hand, refers to regulation within the organ itself. Positive feedback amplifies a response rather than maintaining homeostasis, lack of communication would not allow for coordinated regulation, and a feed forward system anticipates changes rather than maintaining current conditions.

The Activity of One Organ Is Influenced by the Activity