Question

The faculty member is explaining homeostasis to her student. The faculty member knows the student understands the concept when he states which of the following about homeostasis?
a) "It is a system of carefully coordinated physiologic processes that oppose change."
b) "It is characterized by a severe stress response secondary to experiencing previous trauma."
c) "It is a control system that monitors a function or value. When the function or value decreases below the set point of the system, the mechanism causes the function or value to increase."
d) "An organism is able to survive as long as the composition of the external environment is compatible with the survival needs of the individual cells."

Answer 1

Answer:

a) "It is a system of carefully coordinated physiologic processes that oppose change."

Explanation:

Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to maintain a state of internal balance and physical wellbeing in spite of changes or outside factors. Thus, homeostasis is opposed to change.

The ability of the human system is a coordinated physiological process which includes the secretion of hormones as in insulin or glucagone in blood sugar regulation, the action of the lymphatic system in maintaining health, body temperature regulation among others.