The Tendency of the Body to Maintain a Steady State

question 107

Multiple Choice

The tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning is called _______________.

• A) stability
• B) equilibrium
• C) homeostasis
• D) physiological balance

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Definitions:

PET Scans

Positron Emission Tomography scans; a non-invasive imaging technology that helps visualize and measure body functions, including blood flow, oxygen use, and glucose metabolism.

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep, often linked to genetic factors and abnormalities in REM sleep.

Collapses

Structural failures or breakdowns, often sudden, caused by stress exceeding the material's strength or by foundational weaknesses.

Dreams

Sequences of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep, often reflecting unconscious desires and experiences.