Negative-Feedback Mechanisms

question 23

Multiple Choice

Negative-feedback mechanisms:

• A)minimize changes in blood glucose levels.
• B)maintain homeostasis.
• C)are responsible for an increased rate of sweating when air temperature is higher than body temperature.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

CAM Plants

Crassulacean Acid Metabolism plants that fix carbon dioxide at night to reduce water loss during photosynthesis, common in arid conditions.

Desert Environment

An ecosystem characterized by low rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation adapted to arid conditions.

Desert Environment

A biome characterized by very little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation, making it a challenging habitat for life.

Photosynthetic Mode

A method by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.