Bodily Systems Show a Remarkable Capacity for Maintaining a Steady

question 40

Multiple Choice

Bodily systems show a remarkable capacity for maintaining a steady state of equilibrium, even as these systems perform their functions and are exposed to widely differing and stressful environmental conditions. The term that describes the body's tendency to maintain a steady state is:

• A)disruption tolerance.
• B)drive.
• C)fluctuation tolerance.
• D)homeostasis.

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Definitions:

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