How would be the immediate result of the negative feedback loop?

A. The cold exposure would be reduced
B. The hypothalamus would enlarge
C. The anterior pituitary would shrink
D. The production of thyroxine would stop

Respuesta :

Negative feedback (or balancing feedback) occurs when some function of the output of a system, process, or mechanism is fed back in a manner that tends to reduce the fluctuations in the output, whether caused by changes in the input or by other disturbances.

A good example of a negative feedback mechanism is a home thermostat (heating system). The thermostat contains the receptor (thermometer) and control center. If the heating system is set at 70 degrees Fahrenheit, the heat (effector) is turned on if the temperature drops below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. After the heater heats the house to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, it shuts off effectively maintaining the ideal temperature.

Therefore I believe the correct answer among all of the choices is...
A. The cold exposure would decrease.