This Theory Suggests That the Body Has an Internal Homeostatic

question 134

Multiple Choice

This theory suggests that the body has an internal homeostatic system that maintains weight much like a thermostat maintains heat in a house.

• A) energy/exertion theory
• B) fat cell theory
• C) metabolic theory
• D) set-point theory

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