After consuming a carbohydrate rich meal, insulin is released by the pancreas to lower serum glucose levels. when serum glucose levels have returned to normal the secretion of insulin is inhibited. this is an example of which feedback mechanism?

a) positive feedback inhibition
b) neutral feedback inhibition
c) negative feedback inhibition
d) parallel after discharge inhibition


Answer: c) negative feedback inhibition

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