Studies on Racehorses Have Shown That When the Starting Gate

question 6

Multiple Choice

Studies on racehorses have shown that when the starting gate closes just prior to a race, the breathing rate of a racehorse increases, even though the horse is standing still.This response is an example of

• A) an error signal.
• B) negative feedback.
• C) positive feedback.
• D) feedforward control.
• E) homeostasis.

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