AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is:The body’s ability to regulate itself
A
Plasma
B
Nervous System
C
Homeostasis
D
Hormone
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: -Homeostasis is the regulation of the internal conditions within cells and whole organisms such as temperature, water, and sugar levels. This keeps cells and organisms functioning at optimal levels even when challenged by internal and external changes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The control of body temperature in humans is a good example of homeostasis in a biological system.

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