An Organism Maintaining Homeostasis with Respect to Sodium Ion Concentration

question 40

Multiple Choice

An organism maintaining homeostasis with respect to sodium ion concentration in the blood would ______sodium excretion in the kidneys when sodium levels were low and ______ sodium excretion when sodium levels were high.

• A)maintain constant; maintain constant
• B)increase; maintain constant
• C)increase; decrease
• D)decrease; maintain constant
• E)decrease; increase

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Definitions:

Labeling Theory

The theory that society creates deviance by identifying and labeling certain actions or behaviors as deviant.

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