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ZoologyNeural Control and CoordinationCentral Nervous System - Human BrainMedium2 minPYQ_2007
ZoologyMediumsingle choice
Which of the following is an example of negative feedback loop in humans?NEET 2007
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D
Solution:
When the set point of hypothalamus is disturbed by high temperature, it stimulates vasodilation and sweating while in low temperature there is vasoconstriction and shivering. Related Theory Feedback loops are used extensively to regulate secretion of hormones in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. An important example of a negative feedback loop is seen in control of thyroid hormone secretion. The thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine (" and ") are synthesized and secreted by thyroid glands and affect metabolism throughout the body.
Stream:NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Neural Control and CoordinationSubtopic:Central Nervous System - Human Brain
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