1. a) What is the purpose of negative feedback? b) Using the example of thermoregulation, explain how negative feedback works. In your response, be sure to touch on the general 'steps or components involved in thermoregulation and homeostasis. Provide a specific example of a response that happens as a result of temperatures increasing and as a result of temperatures decreasing.

1. a) What is the purpose of negative feedback? b) Using the example of thermoregulation, explain how negative feedback works. In your response, be sure to touch on the general 'steps or components involved in thermoregulation and homeostasis. Provide a specific example of a response that happens as a result of temperatures increasing and as a result of temperatures decreasing.

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Author:STARR

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Chapter37: Maintaining The Internal Environment

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