AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

DIFFUSION AND OSMOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the body’s ability to maintain equilibrium
A
Osmosis
B
Diffusion
C
Concentration
D
Homeostasis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to maintain the internal environment of the body within limits that allow it to survive.

Detailed explanation-2: -The body maintains homeostasis by controlling a host of variables ranging from body temperature, blood pH, blood glucose levels to fluid balance, sodium, potassium and calcium ion concentrations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Homeostasis refers to the body’s need to reach and maintain a certain state of equilibrium.

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