AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In order to maintain ____, you eat when you are hungry, drink water when you are thirsty, and sleep when you are tired
A
tropisms
B
homeostasis
C
internal stimuli
D
external stimuli
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to grab a drink. Staying hydrated throughout the day helps curb cravings, keeps you alert, and helps digestion. Make sure you’re reaching your daily fluid allowance. Also be sure to monitor your fluid intake to avoid dehydration and its pesky symptoms, like nausea and headaches.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hunger and thirst are regulated by signals sent between the brain and body by a complex system of chemicals. The center for which triggers this in human beings is located at the hypothalamus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Water stimulates the flow of nutrients and hormones that release those feel-good endorphins you need to feel happy. Drinking more water will satisfy your thirst and health.

Detailed explanation-4: -Eating water-rich foods like vegetables, fruits and soups may help tackle both thirst and hunger, but beverages don’t satisfy hunger, even when they do provide calories.

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