Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 5

Explain the term negative feedback. Give a biological example of negative feedback.

Step 1 of 2

Negative feedback is a type of biological control mechanism used by the body to maintain homeostasis. The stimulus in negative feedback causes an opposite output to maintain whatever is being regulated. Most of the physiological processes are regulated through negative feedback mechanism.