A client has a decreased level of thyroid hormone being excreted. What will the feedback loop do to maintain the level of thyroid hormone required to maintain homeostatic stability?
A) Stimulate more hormones using the negative feedback system
B) Stimulate more hormones using the positive feedback system
C) Produce a new hormone to try and regulate the thyroid function
D) The feedback loop will be unable to perform in response to low levels of thyroid hormone.
A
Feedback:
Feedback can be either negative or positive. Most hormones are secreted in response to negative feedback; a decrease in levels stimulates the releasing gland.
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