An Example of a Properly Functioning Homeostatic Control System Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

An example of a properly functioning homeostatic control system is seen when

• A) the core body temperature of a runner rises gradually from 37°C to 45°C.
• B) the kidneys excrete salt into the urine when dietary salt levels rise.
• C) a blood cell shrinks when placed in a solution of salt and water.
• D) the blood pressure increases in response to an increase in blood volume.
• E) the level of glucose in the blood is abnormally high whether or not a meal has been eaten.

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A rise in the quantity, size, or extent of something.

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