The Gain of a Biological Control System Can Be Thought

question 18

Multiple Choice

The gain of a biological control system can be thought of as the

• A) amount of amplification of the system or the precision with which the control system maintains homeostasis.
• B) ratio of the amount of abnormality to the amount of correction needed to maintain a constant internal environment (i.e., amount abnormality/amount of correction needed).
• C) positive feedback needed to maintain homeostasis.
• D) stimulus that triggers the biological control system to bring the internal environment back to normal.

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Definitions:

Loss

The state of being deprived of or of being without something that one has had.

Warranted Inference

A logically justified conclusion based on available evidence or premises.

Fallacy

A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.

Valid Inference

A logical conclusion drawn from premises that are true, ensuring the conclusion is also true.