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Which of the following best defines physiology?
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?
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?
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?
Which component of the response loop evaluates the information received from the sensors?
In the regulation of body temperature, what is the role of the hypothalamus?
In the regulation of body temperature, what is the role of the hypothalamus?
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