Positive Feedback Responses

question 50

Multiple Choice

Positive feedback responses

• A) are long-term, stable influences in the body.
• B) can increase or decrease the deviation from a set point.
• C) are more common than negative feedback responses.
• D) tend to reach a limit and then terminate.
• E) cause physiological parameters to cycle above and below a set point.

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Definitions:

Hyaluronic Acid

A natural substance found in the body, particularly in fluids in the eyes and joints, acting as a lubricant and shock absorber.

Lubricant

A lubricant is a substance used to reduce friction between surfaces in contact, minimizing wear and facilitating smooth movement.

Joint Cavities

Structures in the human body where two bones meet, allowing for movement and providing a protective space for organs.

Proteoglycan

Large molecules found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissues, consisting of a protein core and glycosaminoglycan chains; important for tissue hydration and elasticity.