Bodily systems show a remarkable capacity for maintaining a steady state of equilibrium, even as these systems perform their functions and are exposed to widely differing and stressful environmental conditions. The term that describes the body's tendency to maintain a steady state is:
A)disruption tolerance.
B)drive.
C)fluctuation tolerance.
D)homeostasis.

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Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

Bodily Systems Show a Remarkable Capacity for Maintaining a Steady