The Main Characteristics of Homeostatic Mechanisms Include Which of the Following

question 12

Multiple Choice

The main characteristics of homeostatic mechanisms include which of the following?

• A) They are self-regulating.
• B) They are compensatory.
• C) They are regulated by negative feedback systems.
• D) They may require several feedback mechanisms to correct only one physiological imbalance.
• E) They are relatively stable and constant.

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Definitions:

Transmission Delay

The time it takes for a signal or data packet to travel from the source to the destination across a network.

GEO

Pertains to geographical information, often relating to satellite systems and global positioning technologies.

LEO

Low Earth Orbit, referring to a satellite system orbiting relatively close to Earth, used for telecommunications, weather, and observation.

MEO

Medium Earth Orbit, a region of space around the Earth above low Earth orbit (LEO) and below geostationary orbit (GEO), typically used for navigation and communication satellites.