What Is the Difference Between Negative Feedback and Positive Feedback

question 119

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between negative feedback and positive feedback mechanisms?

• A)Negative feedback mechanisms return a system to a set point; positive feedback mechanisms amplify a response.
• B)Negative feedback mechanisms move a system away from a set point; positive feedback mechanisms stabilize a system at a set point.
• C)Negative feedback mechanisms stabilize a system at a set point; positive feedback mechanisms change the set point.

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Definitions:

Assistive Personnel

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Acetaminophen

A medication used to relieve pain and reduce fever, known for its analgesic and antipyretic properties.

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Pain Assessment

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