Theory That the Body Tends to Maintain a Certain Weight

question 19

Multiple Choice

theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls is referred to as the _____ theory.

• A)environmental stimuli
• B)genetics
• C)learned behavior
• D)set-point

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Definitions:

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