Maintaining a Steady-State Internal Environment, Despite a Changing External Environment

question 51

Multiple Choice

Maintaining a steady-state internal environment, despite a changing external environment, is called ________.

• A)heterostasis
• B)biofeedback
• C)homeostasis
• D)bioregulation

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