HUMAN BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781260233032
Author: Mader
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 4, Problem 15A
Which of the following allows rapid change in one direction but does not achieve stability?
a. homeostasis
b. positive feedback
c. negative feedback
d. All of these are correct.
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