During exercise, one generates excess heat and the body temperature rises. As a response, blood vessels dilate in the skin, warm blood flows closer to the body surface, and heat is lost. This is an example of ________.

A. dynamic equilibrium
B. set point adjustment
C. integration control
D. negative feedback
E. positive feedback


Answer: D

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