Why does the regulation of body temperature represent a negative feedback loop?
A) An increase in body temperature triggers skeletal muscle contraction
B) An increase in body temperature triggers sweating
C) An increase in body temperature triggers the constriction of blood vessels
D) A decrease in body temperature triggers vasodilation of blood vessels.
Answer: B
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