The Body's Tendency to Maintain an Internal State of Physiological

question 65

Multiple Choice

The body's tendency to maintain an internal state of physiological balance is referred to as the concept of ___________.

• A)internal consistency
• B)equilibrium
• C)stasis
• D)homeostasis

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Definitions:

Gate-Control Theory

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Spinal Cord Nerve Fibers

Bundles of axons within the spinal cord that transmit signals to and from the brain.

Increases Pain

The worsening or intensification of pain sensations in the body.

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