Osmoregulation Is the Control of ____

question 87

Multiple Choice

Osmoregulation is the control of ____.

• A) the internal environment
• B) temperature
• C) metabolic wastes
• D) water and ion balance
• E) hyperthermia

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Definitions:

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that occurs between childhood and adulthood, typically marked by puberty and increased independence.

Avoidant Attachment

A pattern of attachment characterized by a desire to maintain independence and emotional distance from others, often formed as an adaptive response to experiences with caregivers.

Ambivalent/Resistant Attachment

A type of insecure attachment where children are clingy and stay close to their caregiver but are not easily comforted and often display a mix of resistant and angry behavior.

Contradictory Behavior

Actions or responses that are inconsistent with previous behaviors, statements, or beliefs, often causing confusion.