Human Physiology
Human Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 1, Problem 7RA

Which of these statements about homeostasis is true?

a . The internal environment is maintained absolutely constant . b . Negative feedback mechanisms act to correct deviations form a normal range within the internal enviroment . c . Homeostasis is maintained by turning effectors on and off . d . All of these are true .

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