A Series of Interconnected Components That Serve to Maintain a Physical

question 17

Multiple Choice

A series of interconnected components that serve to maintain a physical or chemical parameter of the body near a constant value is

• A)homeostasis.
• B)steady state.
• C)a biological control system.
• D)an organ system.

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