Which of the Following Statements Regarding Homeostasis Is False

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding homeostasis is false?

• A) If the body detects a change and works to make the levels move even farther away from homeostasis, that is positive feedback.
• B) If the body detects a change beyond its normal homeostasis range (either too high or too low), and it works to reach its homeostasis range by reversing the direction of movement; that is positive feedback.
• C) Homeostasis is the body's ability to maintain a steady internal environment. This is achieved through using positive and negative feedback mechanisms.
• D) Homeostasis is the body's ability to overcome an imbalanced internal environment. This is achieved through using positive and negative feedback mechanisms.

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Definitions:

True Skin

Another term for the dermis, the layer of skin located beneath the epidermis, containing nerve endings, sweat glands, and blood vessels.

Hypo-

A prefix meaning low, under, beneath, down, or below normal, often used in medical terms.

Hyper-

A prefix meaning excessive or above normal, often used in medical terms to describe conditions involving overactivity.

Intra-

A prefix meaning "within" or "inside," used to denote a location or condition inside a specific boundary.