When neurotransmitter is released and is detected by the autoreceptor, the autoreceptor triggers the cessation of neurotransmitter release. In terms of the regulatory system, this process is

a. positive feedback.
b. negative feedback.
c. the correctional mechanism.
d. the system variable.
e. the set point.

Answer: b. negative feedback.

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