The Maintenance of a Relatively Constant Internal Environment in a Varying

question 79

Multiple Choice

The maintenance of a relatively constant internal environment in a varying external environment is called

• A)thermoregulation.
• B)diapause.
• C)acclimatization.
• D)homeostasis.

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Definitions:

Indifference Curves

Graphs used in economics to show combinations of two goods that provide equal satisfaction and utility to a consumer.

Budget Line

A graphical representation of all possible combinations of two goods which can be purchased with a given budget at fixed prices.

Utility Function

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Nuts

Hard-shelled edible seeds of certain plants, often rich in oil and nutrients.