What Does Homeostasis Allow an Organism to Do

Question

What does homeostasis allow an organism to do?
A) Organisms can obtain energy from food.
B) Organisms can interact with their specific environment.
C) Organisms can maintain a constant internal environment.
D) Organisms can survive without water for long periods of time.

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis allows an organism to maintain a constant internal environment, which is important for proper functioning of bodily processes and survival in changing external environments. A, B, and D are not accurate descriptions of the function of homeostasis.