Homeostasis Overview
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What is the main purpose of homeostasis in the body?

  • To increase variability within the body
  • To constantly change in response to external environment
  • To ignore internal changes
  • To achieve a relative stability of the internal environment (correct)
  • What are the adaptive mechanisms responsible for maintaining homeostasis?

  • Control center in the brain and hormonal regulation (correct)
  • Muscle strength
  • External environmental factors
  • Dietary supplements
  • Which of the following is NOT controlled by homeostasis mechanisms?

  • Blood pressure
  • Breathing rate
  • Hair growth rate (correct)
  • Body temperature
  • How do hormones contribute to homeostasis?

    <p>By being secreted into the blood streams by various organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of a function controlled by homeostasis?

    <p>Memory improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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