Sweating is initiated in response to a rise in body temperature that occurs on exposure to a hot environment.Evaporation of the sweat cools the body.What is this an example of
A)negative feedback
B)positive feedback
C)feedforward mechanism
D)intrinsic (local) control mechanism

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Sweating in response to a rise in body temperature is an example of negative feedback. The rise in body temperature triggers sweating, which helps to lower body temperature and restore homeostasis. Negative feedback is a process that counteracts changes in the body and maintains a stable internal environment.

Sweating Is Initiated in Response to a Rise in Body