In negative feedback, the response of the system is
A) to increase the gain of the receptor.
B) to modify the receptor's response to the stimulus.
C) opposite to that of the stimulus.
D) to enhance the stimulus.

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In negative feedback, the response of the system is to oppose or reverse the stimulus, leading to a stabilization or return to a set point. This is achieved through processes like inhibiting further stimulus detection or reducing the output response. As a result, the response of the system is opposite to that of the stimulus. Options A, B, and D do not describe the typical response of a negative feedback system.

In Negative Feedback, the Response of the System Is