The Tendency to Maintain a Balanced or Constant Internal State

question 18

Multiple Choice

The tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state of physiological functioning is called:

• A) self-regulation.
• B) homeostasis.
• C) eustress.
• D) physiological zero.

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