Practice Quiz Lecture 4
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In a negative feedback loop, which of the following best describes the role of the control centre?

  • To perform an action that shifts the system back to the stable state
  • To compare receptor information against a reference point (correct)
  • To carry information to and from receptors
  • To detect changes from the stable state
  • Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback loop?

  • Contractions in childbirth (correct)
  • Maintaining red blood cell concentration in the blood
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Adjusting intracellular water balance
  • Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback loop?

  • Blood coagulation (correct)
  • Release of digestive enzymes in anticipation of eating food
  • Fainting after standing for too long
  • Release of erythropoietin
  • Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback loop?

    <p>The nerve action potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a hormone?

    <p>A substance produced in an organism that has stimulates specific target cells into action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the action of hormones?

    <p>Responses can be fast or slow</p> Signup and view all the answers

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