5 Questions
What is the main purpose of homeostasis in the body?
To achieve a relative stability of the internal environment
What are the adaptive mechanisms responsible for maintaining homeostasis?
Control center in the brain and hormonal regulation
Which of the following is NOT controlled by homeostasis mechanisms?
Hair growth rate
How do hormones contribute to homeostasis?
By being secreted into the blood streams by various organs
Which of the following is NOT an example of a function controlled by homeostasis?
Memory improvement
Explore the concept of homeostasis in the human body, where structure and function work together to achieve a stable internal environment. Learn about the adaptive mechanisms and hormones that help maintain homeostasis even as external conditions change.
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