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What is the term 'homeostasis' derived from?
What is the term 'homeostasis' derived from?
- Two English words
- A Latin and a Greek word
- Two Greek words (correct)
- Two Latin words
What is the basic functional unit of the body?
What is the basic functional unit of the body?
- Tissue
- Organ system
- Cell (correct)
- Organ
Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of factors to be kept within narrow limits in the extracellular fluid for optimum cell function?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of factors to be kept within narrow limits in the extracellular fluid for optimum cell function?
- Osmotic pressure
- Ion concentrations
- pH level (correct)
- Temperature
What is essential for cells to carry out their normal functions?
What is essential for cells to carry out their normal functions?
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Which mechanism is characterized by an amplification of the original stimulus?
Which mechanism is characterized by an amplification of the original stimulus?
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