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Who suggested the name homeostasis for the relatively constant states maintained by the body?
Who suggested the name homeostasis for the relatively constant states maintained by the body?
- Claude Bernard
- A contemporary physiologist
- An ancient philosopher
- Walter B. Cannon (correct)
What is the literal meaning of homeostasis?
What is the literal meaning of homeostasis?
- Relative constancy
- Constant change
- A condition that may vary
- Staying exactly the same all the time (correct)
What did Claude Bernard note about body cells survival?
What did Claude Bernard note about body cells survival?
- Depends on maintaining homeostasis (correct)
- Depends on external factors
- Relies on constant change
- Is not related to internal environment
What is the most important business of the body?
What is the most important business of the body?
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What does homeostasis depend on?
What does homeostasis depend on?
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