The Body's Automatic Tendency to Maintain a Constant and Optimal

question 72

Multiple Choice

The body's automatic tendency to maintain a constant and optimal internal environment is termed

• A) balanced equilibrium.
• B) physiological chance.
• C) homeostasis.
• D) static equilibrium.
• E) estivation.

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