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What are body functions according to the text?
Physiological or psychological functions of body systems
Who suggested the name homeostasis for the relatively constant states maintained by the body?
Walter B. Cannon
What does homeostasis mean?
A condition that may vary, but which is relatively constant
What is the literal meaning of homeostasis?
Standing or staying the same
What did Claude Bernard note about body cells surviving in a healthy condition?
They survived when the temperature, pressure, and chemical composition of their environment remained relatively constant
Test your knowledge of body functions and life processes with this quiz. Explore the physiological and psychological functions of body systems, essential for survival and maintaining homeostasis.
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