Which of the Following Examples Listed Below Illustrates Homeostasis Maintained

question 18

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Release of sweat by eccrine glands in response to heat.
• B) An increase in sebum production in response to androgens (male sex hormones).
• C) Lack of pain in third-degree burns due to damage to sensory nerves in the dermis.
• D) Excretion of salts within the sweat.

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Definitions:

Saturated Fat

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