Which Body System(s)is(are)dedicated to Maintaining Stable Internal Conditions by Detecting

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which body system(s) is(are) dedicated to maintaining stable internal conditions by detecting and responding to stimuli?

• A) Nervous and endocrine
• B) Nervous
• C) Endocrine
• D) Nervous,endocrine,and integumentary

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Definitions:

Fight-or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival.

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the sympathetic nervous system, which controls the body's responses to stress and regulates vital functions such as heart rate.

Allostatic

Pertaining to allostatic load, the cumulative wear and tear on the body's systems due to chronic stress.

GAS

The General Adaptation Syndrome, a three-stage process that describes the physiological changes the body goes through under stress.