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What is the main purpose of homeostasis in the body?
What is the main purpose of homeostasis in the body?
- To increase the variability of internal conditions
- To maintain relative stability of the internal environment (correct)
- To constantly change with external environment
- To ignore internal changes and focus on external factors
Which of the following is NOT a function controlled by homeostasis?
Which of the following is NOT a function controlled by homeostasis?
- Digestion (correct)
- Body temperature
- Breathing
- Blood pressure
What are some of the adaptive mechanisms that help maintain homeostasis?
What are some of the adaptive mechanisms that help maintain homeostasis?
- Biological rhythms controlled by hormones
- Invasive surgical procedures
- Chemical substances like hormones (correct)
- External environmental changes
Which part of the body serves as the control center for maintaining homeostasis?
Which part of the body serves as the control center for maintaining homeostasis?
How does the body maintain homeostasis in relation to external environmental changes?
How does the body maintain homeostasis in relation to external environmental changes?
What is the main goal of homeostasis in the body?
What is the main goal of homeostasis in the body?
Which of the following is NOT controlled by homeostasis mechanisms?
Which of the following is NOT controlled by homeostasis mechanisms?
What are some of the mechanisms that help the body maintain homeostasis?
What are some of the mechanisms that help the body maintain homeostasis?
Which organ directly secretes hormones into the bloodstream to help maintain homeostasis?
Which organ directly secretes hormones into the bloodstream to help maintain homeostasis?
How does homeostasis contribute to keeping a healthy body?
How does homeostasis contribute to keeping a healthy body?
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