Low body temperature triggers adaptive responses to conserve heat. Once the integrating center detects that body temperature has risen, it will decrease these responses. What does this exemplify?  

A.  adaptation
B.  negative feedback
C.  positive feedback
D.  acclimatization


B.  negative feedback

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