The Tendency for Physiological Systems to Stabilize Internal Conditions Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

The tendency for physiological systems to stabilize internal conditions is called

• A) self-regulation.
• B) homeostasis.
• C) equilibriosis.
• D) hemopoiesis.
• E) amplification.

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Definitions:

Heart Failure

A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.

Respirations

Respirations refer to the act of breathing, which involves inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.

Bronchovesicular Breath Sounds

Normal breath sounds heard over the central chest or back, indicating air moving through the large airways.

Diaphragmatic Excursion

The movement of the diaphragm during breathing, observed and measured to assess lung function and health.