An Organism's Ability to Maintain Constant Internal Conditions in the Face

question 65

Multiple Choice

An organism's ability to maintain constant internal conditions in the face of a varying external environment is called

• A) thermoregulation.
• B) metabolism.
• C) active regulation.
• D) homeostasis.
• E) negative feedback.

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