Regarding the Endocrine System and Hormone Feedback, Which of the Following

question 92

Multiple Choice

Regarding the endocrine system and hormone feedback, which of the following statements is false?

• A) The feedback of thyroid hormone is an example of a short?loop feedback system.
• B) The feedback of insulin is an example of a long?loop feedback system.
• C) For the most part, the hormones of the endocrine system utilize positive feedback.
• D) Tight control of hormone levels and their actions is important in normal human homeostasis.
• E) Many hormones exert their feedback either directly on the gland that produces them, on a gland that controls their synthesis/secretion or some combination of these.

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Experimental Group

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Control Group

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