How does the effector restore homeostasis in a negative feedback loop?
A) The effector causes a rapid change in a variable.
B) The effector increases and reinforces the initial stimulus.
C) The effector opposes the initial stimulus and shuts off when conditions return to the normal range.
D) The effector amplifies the response, but does not continue indefinitely.
Answer: C
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