By Detecting an Imbalance, Communicating Information About This Imbalance, and Responding

question 97

Multiple Choice

By detecting an imbalance, communicating information about this imbalance, and responding to this imbalance, the body is able to maintain _____

• A)growth
• B)homeostasis
• C)mental acuity
• D)gastric motility

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Definitions:

Zygotic Stage

The earliest developmental stage of an embryo, starting from fertilization until it becomes a blastocyst before implantation.

Motor Skills

The abilities required to execute physical actions, such as walking, jumping, or writing, which involve the coordination of muscles and the nervous system.

Cross-Cultural Development

The study of how cultural factors influence human development, behaviors, and emotions across different societies.

Gestational Exposure

Exposure of an embryo or fetus to substances or environmental factors during pregnancy, which can affect development and health outcomes.