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Animal Biology

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Set 1 Homeostasis And Integration The Foundations Of Phys

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Question 1

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Physiology is the study of

A) matter, energy and their interactions.
B) how organisms function.
C) the mind.
D) temperament and character based on outward appearances.

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Question 2

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The process of maintaining physiological stability in the face of disturbance is referred to as

A) homeostasis.
B) homeothermy.
C) home remedy.
D) homeopathy.

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Question 3

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Which of the following statements is true?

A) Structure/function relationships are evident at the organismal level, but not at the molecular level.
B) Evolution by natural selection led to physiologic adaptation historically, but is not relevant to extant organisms.
C) Homeostasis is the tendency toward relative stability in the internal environment of an organism.
D) Feedback control refers specifically to the homeostatic mechanisms that help organisms stop eating when they're satiated.

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