Which of the following describes a mechanism that brings the internal environment back to normal?
A) integration
B) regulation
C) positive feedback
D) negative feedback
E) homeostasis

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Negative feedback is a mechanism that brings the internal environment back to normal. It does this by sensing a change in the internal environment and initiating a response that counteracts or opposes that change. This helps maintain homeostasis, which is the steady-state balance of internal conditions necessary for survival. Integration (choice A) refers to the combining of sensory information into a meaningful perception, regulation (choice B) is a broad term that refers to the control or management of a process, positive feedback (choice C) refers to a mechanism that amplifies a change in the internal environment rather than counteracting it and can often cause instability rather than homeostasis.

Which of the Following Describes a Mechanism That Brings the Internal