Homeostasis Is the

question 15

Multiple Choice

Homeostasis is the

• A)negative feedback loop that stimulates a response similar to the stimulus.
• B)dynamic interplay between events that tend to change the external environment and events that tend to keep it the same.
• C)the acquisition,transformation and use of energy.
• D)maintenance of normal internal conditions by means of self-regulating mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

A crucial nerve in the visual system that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Physical Symptom

A bodily manifestation of a condition or disease, which is often objectively observed or measured.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment in daily functioning.

Secondary Gains

Benefits indirectly derived from being sick, such as attention, escape from duties, or financial gain.