Some of the nerve endings in the skin are sensitive to changes in temperature. They are part of a negative feedback mechanism regulating body temperature. These nerve endings represent a(n) ________ in the negative feedback mechanism
A) receptor
B) control center
C) homeostatic balance or "ideal" value
D) effector
Answer: A
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