Positive Feedback Differs from Negative Feedback in That

question 64

Multiple Choice

Positive feedback differs from negative feedback in that

• A) positive feedback benefits the organism, whereas negative feedback is detrimental.
• B) the positive feedback's effector responses are in the same direction as the initiating stimulus rather than opposite to it.
• C) the effector's response increases some parameter (such as body temperature), whereas in negative feedback it can only decrease the parameter.
• D) positive feedback systems have only effectors, whereas negative feedback systems have only receptors.
• E) positive feedback systems have control centers that are lacking in negative feedback systems.

Understand joint and marginal probability distributions for discrete random variables.

Recognize properties of specific probability distributions, such as uniform and normal distributions.

Apply probability concepts to real-world scenarios, such as business processes and statistical reports.

Compare and contrast discrete and continuous random variables.

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