In negative feedback, the variable being regulated is changed in the ________ direction, while in positive feedback the variable is changed in the ________ direction.

A. inhibitory; stimulatory
B. decreasing; increasing
C. same; opposite
D. opposite; same
E. negative; positive


Answer: D

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