A homeostatic imbalance:

SYNAPTIC PHYSIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Only occur when positive feedback mechanisms are overwhelmed
B	Must be restored by negative feedback mechanisms
C	Is considered the cause of most diseases
D	Is when the internal conditions of the body become more stable

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Many diseases are a result of homeostatic imbalance, an inability of the body to restore a functional, stable internal environment. Aging is a source of homeostatic imbalance as the control mechanisms of the feedback loops lose their efficiency, which can cause heart failure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Homeostatic imbalance is a fluctuation in the ability to maintain equilibrium and a constant environment within the body. For example, if a person is having a homeostatic imbalance they may not sweat properly. This would cause them to overheat which can lead to hyperthermia and heatstroke.

Detailed explanation-3: -If this positive feedback is overwhelmed, the homeostasis of the body might become drastically imbalanced. Hence, the correct answer is ‘Positive feedback is overwhelmed’.

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