Which of the Following Situations Best Represents a Homeostatic Mechanism

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations best represents a homeostatic mechanism?

• A)A person who becomes very nervous begins to sweat profusely.
• B)After going outside on a hot day,the core body temperature increases.
• C)Increasing the size of fast-food restaurant portions causes body weight to increase.
• D)After eating a large batch of salty popcorn,levels of salt in the urine increase.
• E)As age increases,the amount of calcium in bones tends to decrease.

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Definitions:

Teres Major

A muscle of the upper limb that helps in the rotation and adduction of the arm.

Pectoralis Major

A large chest muscle that contributes to arm flexion, rotation, and adduction.

Supraspinatus

A muscle located in the back of the shoulder that helps lift the arm away from the body.

Latissimus Dorsi

A large, flat muscle on the back that stretches to the sides, behind the arm, and is involved in the movement of the shoulder.