The Maintenance of a Stable Internal Environment Compatible for Life

question 49

Multiple Choice

The maintenance of a stable internal environment compatible for life is called

• A) anatomy.
• B) biochemistry.
• C) physiology.
• D) homeostasis.
• E) microbiology.

Understand the structure, function, and types of administrative agencies.

Recognize the process of rulemaking and enforcement in administrative agencies.

Differentiate between independent and executive agencies and their focus areas.

Understand the roles and limitations of the United States Congress and the President in relation to administrative agencies.

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Definitions:

ADH

ADH, or Antidiuretic Hormone, is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body by controlling the concentration of urine.

Water Retention

The accumulation of excess fluids in the body tissues, often resulting in swelling, which can be caused by a variety of health conditions.

Dehydration

A condition resulting from the excessive loss of body water, impairing normal bodily functions.

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that secretes progesterone to regulate the menstrual cycle and maintain early stages of pregnancy.