If the detector in a physiological system were to fail, one would expect
A) that the regulatory system would work, but more slowly than usual.
B) that positive feedback would spin the system out of control.
C) no change in the system variable.
D) that the set point would increase.
E) that the system variable would not be constant.

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The detector in a physiological system is responsible for monitoring changes in the system variable. If the detector fails, the system would not be able to accurately respond to changes, leading to fluctuations in the system variable. This means the system variable would not remain constant, as the regulatory mechanisms depend on the detector's input to maintain homeostasis.

If the Detector in a Physiological System Were to Fail