Which of the Following Does NOT Represent Homeostasis

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT represent homeostasis?

• A) Sensors detect CO₂ levels in the blood and trigger an increase or decrease in the rate of breathing.
• B) When body temperature drops, you shiver to generate heat; when your body heats up, you sweat and the evaporation cools you.
• C) Feelings of hunger and then fullness affect the length of time and quantity of food you eat, keeping your weight near a "set point."
• D) Energy is captured by plants, then transferred to consumers and decomposers, and eventually lost as heat.
• E) Cells adjusting the openings on the bottom of leaves respond to differences in water stress in order to maintain moisture inside the leaf.

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Definitions:

Chest Tube

is a medical device inserted into the pleural space to remove air, fluids, or pus, often used in treating conditions like pneumothorax or pleural effusion.

Bubbling

The production of bubbles in a liquid caused by processes such as boiling, fermentation, or chemical reactions.

Water-Seal Chamber

A part of a chest drain system that prevents air from re-entering the chest cavity while allowing air and fluids to escape from it.

Drains

Tubular devices used to remove pus, blood, or other fluids from a wound or surgical site to promote healing.