When Mark is cold,he shivers; when Mark is hot,he sweats.By regulating body temperature,these behaviors help Mark to maintain:
A) homeostasis
B) reflexive functioning
C) stereotaxis
D) myelination

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Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment. The regulation of body temperature through behaviors like shivering and sweating is an important aspect of maintaining homeostasis. Therefore, the best choice is A) homeostasis. The other options (B) reflexive functioning, (C) stereotaxis, and (D) myelination do not relate to the regulation of body temperature in the same way.

When Mark Is Cold,he Shivers; When Mark Is Hot,he Sweats