Body Systems Work Together to Maintain a State of Internal

question 55

Multiple Choice

Body systems work together to maintain a state of internal balance known as_________.

• A) hematopoiesis
• B) hemostasis
• C) homeostasis
• D) synchronicity

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Definitions:

Lyme Disease

An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks.

Larger

Describes something of greater size, amount, extent, or degree than is usual or expected.

Skin Lesion

An area of the skin that has an abnormal appearance compared to the skin around it, which can be a bump, sore, rash, or other change.

Tumor

An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function; may be benign or malignant.