Negative Feedback Mechanism in Homeostasis
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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?

  • 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?

  • TRH (correct)
  • TSH
  • Insulin
  • Adrenaline
  • Which of the following glands are involved in detecting and controlling thyroxine levels through negative feedback?

    <p>Hypothalamus and pituitary glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about adrenaline is true?

    <p>Adrenaline prepares the body for 'flight or fight'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when blood levels of thyroxine return to normal?

    <p>'Flight or fight' response is inhibited</p> Signup and view all the answers

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