Which of the following examples listed below illustrates homeostasis maintained by a negative feedback?
A. Production of vitamin D initiated by the suns UV light striking the skin.
B. Formation of cerumen wax to deter insects from entering the ear.
C. Changes in the response of the hair follicle to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
D. Thickening of epidermis to form a callus in places where the skin is exposed to friction.
Answer:D
Which of the following examples listed below illustrates homeostasis maintained by a negative feedback?
A. Production of vitamin D initiated by the suns UV light striking the skin. B. Formation of cerumen wax to deter insects from entering the ear. C. Changes in the response of the hair follicle to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). D. Thickening of epidermis to form a callus in places where the skin is exposed to friction.