Which of the Following Situations Best Represents a Homeostatic Mechanism

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations best represents a homeostatic mechanism?

• A)A person who becomes very nervous begins to sweat profusely.
• B)After going outside on a hot day,the core body temperature increases.
• C)Increasing the size of fast-food restaurant portions causes body weight to increase.
• D)After eating a large batch of salty popcorn,levels of salt in the urine increase.
• E)As age increases,the amount of calcium in bones tends to decrease.

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Definitions:

Emotional Regulation

The process by which individuals influence their emotions, how they experience them, and how they express them.

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Echolalia

the repetition of phrases or noises that an individual hears, often observed in children with autism and certain language disorders.

Communication Skills

The ability to convey or share ideas and feelings effectively.