A Negative Feedback System Is Designed to Set Off Mechanisms

question 75

Multiple Choice

A negative feedback system is designed to set off mechanisms that will:

• A) lower the abnormal value until it reaches its normal level.
• B) increase the abnormal value until it reaches normal levels.
• C) return the system to steady-state levels.
• D) speed up the body's response until it reaches its normal levels.
• E) slow down the metabolic rate until steady-state levels are reached.

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