What defines a homeostatic process?
A)the regulation of blood flow
B)any process governed by hormones
C)the maintenance of certain body variables within a fixed range
D)reproduction involving distinct male and female genders in a species

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​What defines a homeostatic process?
A)the regulation of blood flow
B)any process governed by hormones​
C)the maintenance of certain body variables within a fixed range​
D)reproduction involving distinct male and female genders in a species​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A homeostatic process is a process that maintains certain body variables, such as temperature, pH, and electrolyte balance, within a fixed range. This is achieved by various physiological mechanisms, such as feedback loops and hormonal regulation. The other choices (A, B, and D) are not comprehensive enough to define a homeostatic process.

​What Defines a Homeostatic Process

What Defines a Homeostatic Process