Homeostasis

question 55

Multiple Choice

Homeostasis

• A)Refers to rigid constancy of the internal environment
• B)Refers to dynamic constancy of the internal environment
• C)Is maintained primarily by positive feedback
• D)Both refers to rigid constancy of the internal environment and is maintained primarily by positive feedback are correct
• E)Both refers to dynamic constancy of the internal environment and is maintained primarily by positive feedback are correct

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Definitions:

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder leading to the buildup of phenylalanine in the body, which can cause intellectual disability and other health issues without treatment.

Tay-Sachs Disease

A rare, inherited disorder that destroys nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, marked by absence of a specific enzyme leading to progressive neurological deterioration.

Sequential Processing

A method of processing information in which the brain analyzes data in a linear, step-by-step manner.

Simultaneous Processing

The cognitive ability to process several components of information at once, integrating them into a comprehensive understanding.