Physiology Fundamentals
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Which of the following best defines physiology?

  • The study of the normal function of living organisms (correct)
  • The study of the physical processes in living organisms
  • The study of the chemical processes in living organisms
  • The study of the structure of living organisms
  • What is homeostasis?

  • The response loop that regulates body temperature
  • The maintenance of a stable external environment
  • The process of removing a stimulus
  • The maintenance of a stable internal environment (correct)
  • What is the purpose of negative feedback in a response loop?

  • To maintain a stable internal environment
  • To prevent the initial disturbance
  • To amplify the initial disturbance
  • To oppose or remove the signal (correct)
  • Which component of the response loop evaluates the information received from the sensors?

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    In the regulation of body temperature, what is the role of the hypothalamus?

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