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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 7:45pm.

Most homeostatic mechanisms are controlled with a negative feedback loop. Explain why this mechanism may be more efficient at maintaining homeostasis as compared to positive feedback mechanisms. Provide examples of both to illustrate.

biology - SraJMcGin, Monday, January 17, 2011 at 8:11pm
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