With a negative feedback mechanism, the value in question will vary around a set point.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

In a negative feedback mechanism, when the value in question is over or under a set point, the system brings about an effect to return the value to that set point. Therefore, the value will vary around a set point.

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