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Which term refers to the study of how the body and its parts work or function?
Physiology
What is homeostasis?
The body's ability to maintain relatively stable internal conditions
What is the main type of homeostatic control mechanism in the body?
Negative feedback mechanisms
Where is the body's 'thermostat' located?
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What do positive feedback mechanisms tend to do?
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