Homeostasis Is the Ability to Detect and Correct Disturbances That

question 67

Multiple Choice

Homeostasis is the ability to detect and correct disturbances that develop within an organism; which of the following illustrates homeostasis?

• A)hunger
• B)thirst
• C)perspiration
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

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