Asked by Maria Faggart on Jun 02, 2024
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Most hormones are regulated by ________ mechanisms.
A) negative-feedback
B) neural-feedback
C) positive-feedback
D) hormonal-feedback
Negative-feedback
A regulatory mechanism in biological systems where the output of a process inhibits or lessens the process's activity.
Neural-feedback
A process through which information about the output of a neural system is returned to it, to adjust its future output and behavior.
Positive-feedback
A biological mechanism whereby a stimulus intensifies the production of a product, leading to an amplification effect in the system.
- Understand the regulatory mechanisms of hormone actions.
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Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Most hormones in the body are regulated by negative-feedback mechanisms, which work to maintain homeostasis by reducing the output or activity of any organ or system back to its normal range of functioning.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the regulatory mechanisms of hormone actions.