Which of the Following Would Be Most Likely to Occur

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most likely to occur if the sweat glands failed to be activated in response to an increased body temperature as shown in the figure?

• A) The body temperature would continue to increase.
• B) The body temperature would decrease.
• C) The signal to the control center that the set point had exceeded would stop being sent.
• D) The signal from the control center to the blood vessels and sweat glands would stop being sent.
• E) The blood vessels would constrict. Body temperature regulation is the primary example used to explain both homeostasis and negative feedback loops. If an effect does not occur, then the stimulus will continue to increase as will the rest of the functioning loop.

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