Which of the Following Is Consistent with Homeostasis

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is consistent with homeostasis?

• A) As body temperature rises, sweating occurs to cool the body.
• B) When a person drinks large quantities of water, urine output decreases to raise blood volume.
• C) Elevated blood glucose levels cause insulin secretion to decline.
• D) Decreases in blood pressure cause a corresponding decrease in heart rate.
• E) As blood pressure falls, blood flow to the heart decreases.

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