Mastering Homeostasis

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Which of the following best defines homeostasis?

  • The state of optimal functioning for the organism
  • The state of steady internal conditions maintained by living systems (correct)
  • The state of equilibrium between the internal and external environment
  • The state of constant change in living organisms

What is included in the homeostatic range?

  • Body temperature and fluid balance
  • Blood sugar level and pH of extracellular fluid
  • Concentrations of sodium, potassium, and calcium ions
  • All of the above (correct)

What are regulators or homeostatic mechanisms responsible for?

  • Regulating changes in the environment
  • Creating optimal conditions for the organism
  • Controlling the variables of homeostasis (correct)
  • Maintaining equilibrium in the organism

What is the central motivation for all organic action?

<p>Homeostasis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does homeostasis respond to changes in the environment, diet, or level of activity?

<p>By maintaining the same conditions regardless of changes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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