Question

heathers fever breaks after being on antibiotics for 48 hours. you notice that she is sweating profusely and her body temperature is going back to normal. you interpret the profuse sweating as a good sign. when asked why that is, you explain that

a. sweating is part of the bodys response to lower body temperature through negative feedback.

b. sweating is part of the bodys response to elevate body temperature through negative feedback.

c. sweating is part of the bodys response to elevate body temperature through positive feedback.

d. sweating is part of the bodys response to lower body temperature through positive feedback.

Explanation:

The body uses sweating as a cooling mechanism. Negative - feedback loops work to maintain homeostasis. When body temperature is high (as in a fever), sweating occurs to lower the temperature back to normal, which is a negative - feedback response.

Answer:

A. sweating is part of the body's response to lower body temperature through negative feedback.