An Example of a Receptor in a Negative Feedback Loop

question 67

Multiple Choice

An example of a receptor in a negative feedback loop controlling body temperature would be

• A) temperature sensors on the skin that detect a stimulus.
• B) sweat glands that increase secretion.
• C) regulatory centers that send commands to an effector.
• D) effectors that cause blood vessels to dilate.
• E) sweat glands that act like effectors.

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