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BME 102 HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN SYSTEM: MAN AS A LIVING MACHINE Objective Question
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What is the primary function of negative feedback in maintaining homeostasis, as described in the text?
Options
A To amplify the output of a process
B To reduce deviation from a set point
Correct Answer
C To cause instability in the system
D To initiate rapid, temporary spikes in electrical voltage
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 3 states, 'Most physiological control uses negative feedback to reduce deviation from set point.' It reduces the output to bring the system back to the set point.

Hint

Consider the goal of homeostasis and how negative feedback contributes to it.

Question Info

Course: BME 102
Topic: HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN SYSTEM: MAN AS A LIVING MACHINE
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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