Which of the Following Examples Listed Below Illustrates Homeostasis Maintained

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples listed below illustrates homeostasis maintained by a negative feedback?

• A) Thickening of epidermis to form a callus in places where the skin is exposed to friction.
• B) Formation of cerumen wax to deter insects from entering the ear.
• C) Production of vitamin D initiated by the suns UV light striking the skin.
• D) Changes in the response of the hair follicle to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

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