Which Physiological Process Allows Many Organisms to Maintain Relatively Constant

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which physiological process allows many organisms to maintain relatively constant conditions within their cells and tissues?

• A) torpor
• B) homeostatic responses
• C) facultative responses
• D) behavioral adaptations
• E) photosynthesis

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