Which Component of a Homeostatic Regulation Is Characterized as Having

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which component of a homeostatic regulation is characterized as having an activity that opposes or enhances the stimulus?

• A) balance
• B) control center
• C) integration center
• D) positive feedback loop
• E) effector

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