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Question
What is the primary mechanism by which the body maintains homeostasis, and what is its effect on deviations from a set point?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The text explicitly states, "Most physiological control uses negative feedback to reduce deviation from set point." Negative feedback systems work to counteract changes and bring a variable back to a set point, thereby maintaining stability.
Hint
Think about what 'negative' implies in a control system context regarding deviations from a set point.