Multiple Choice
Which situation describes a feedforward mechanism?
A) Blood glucose returns toward normal an hour after a meal.
B) The smell of rotten food on a plate triggers the vomit reflex.
C) A drop in core body temperature triggers shivering.
D) An increase in core body temperature stimulates sweating.
E) Food in the stomach triggers the production of stomach acid.
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