Question

Homeostasis is the _____.

A) cooperation of body parts to form tissues, organs, and systems
B) correlation of structure and function
C) idea that all vertebrates are built in a similar way
D) maintenance of a relatively constant and optimal internal environment
E) exchange of materials with the surrounding environment

Answer 1

It is Option B

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Answer 2

Humans rely on homeostasis to keep their core temperature hovering around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, so that their bodies can maintain proper function. When overheated, thermosensors in the skin and brain sound an alarm, initiating a chain reaction that directs the body to sweat and flush.