Homeostasis Typically Relies on Negative Feedback Because Positive Feedback

question 70

Multiple Choice

Homeostasis typically relies on negative feedback because positive feedback

• A)requires a response but not a stimulus.
• B)drives processes to completion rather than to a balance point.
• C)acts within,but not beyond,a normal range.
• D)can decrease but not increase a variable.

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Definitions:

IgE

refers to Immunoglobulin E, a class of antibodies associated with allergic reactions.

IgA

An antibody known as Immunoglobulin A is essential for the protective functions within mucous membranes.

IgD

A class of antibodies that play a role in the immune system's response to antigens, mainly found on the surface of B cells.

Secondary Immune Response

The enhanced immune response elicited upon a second or subsequent exposure to a specific antigen, providing quicker and more effective protection.