In negative feedback mechanisms, changes away from the normal state
A)stimulate changes in the same direction.
B)inhibit all body reactions.
C)stimulate changes in the opposite direction.
D)stimulate a reduction in all requirements of the body.

Question

In negative feedback mechanisms, changes away from the normal state
A)stimulate changes in the same direction.
B)inhibit all body reactions.
C)stimulate changes in the opposite direction.
D)stimulate a reduction in all requirements of the body.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Negative feedback mechanisms work to bring the body back to homeostasis, the normal state. In order to do this, changes away from the normal state stimulate changes in the opposite direction. For example, if body temperature increases, negative feedback mechanisms will stimulate sweating and blood vessel dilation to cool the body down and bring it back to the normal temperature.

In Negative Feedback Mechanisms, Changes Away from the Normal State