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What type of control mechanism is found in homeostasis to return conditions to a set point?
What type of control mechanism is found in homeostasis to return conditions to a set point?
- Responsive control
- Positive feedback
- Feedforward control
- Negative feedback (correct)
Which hormone is produced by the thyroid gland and plays a role in stimulating the basal metabolic rate?
Which hormone is produced by the thyroid gland and plays a role in stimulating the basal metabolic rate?
- Thyroxine (correct)
- Adrenaline
- Insulin
- Glucagon
When blood levels of thyroxine are low, what hormone does the hypothalamus release to stimulate the release of more thyroxine?
When blood levels of thyroxine are low, what hormone does the hypothalamus release to stimulate the release of more thyroxine?
- TRH (correct)
- TSH
- Insulin
- Adrenaline
Which of the following glands are involved in detecting and controlling thyroxine levels through negative feedback?
Which of the following glands are involved in detecting and controlling thyroxine levels through negative feedback?
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Which of the following statements about adrenaline is true?
Which of the following statements about adrenaline is true?
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What happens when blood levels of thyroxine return to normal?
What happens when blood levels of thyroxine return to normal?
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