Which of the Following Examples Illustrates a Homeostatic Mechanism

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples illustrates a homeostatic mechanism?

• A) shivering in response to a drop in body temperature
• B) increasing body temperature during exercise
• C) decreasing body temperature during prolonged exposure to cold conditions
• D) dehydration from lack of water intake
• E) frostbite on exposure to cold

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