What is one example of a negative feedback loop?
A) a thermostat that maintains a certain temperature in your house
B) sweating to heat your body up during and after vigorous exercise
C) exponential population growth
D) the accelerating gain of heat as a pan of hot water is removed from the stove

Question

What is one example of a negative feedback loop? 
A) a thermostat that maintains a certain temperature in your house 
B) sweating to heat your body up during and after vigorous exercise 
C) exponential population growth 
D) the accelerating gain of heat as a pan of hot water is removed from the stove

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A thermostat that maintains a certain temperature in your house is an example of a negative feedback loop because it works to reduce the difference between the desired temperature and the actual temperature, thus bringing the system (the temperature of the house) back to its set point.

What Is One Example of a Negative Feedback Loop