Question

The ability to maintain internal physiological body conditions no matter what changes are occurring in the environment describes the process

• A. Osmoregulation, where water balance is maintained through secretion and absorption in the nephrons.
• B. Metabolism, through catabolic and anabolic reactions.
• C. Homeostasis, which may incorporate negative feedback mechanisms.
• D. Adaptation, where traits suited to the environment are the most successful.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Homeostasis, which may incorporate negative feedback mechanisms.

Homeostasis is the ability to maintain the internal physiological body conditions irrespective of the external environmental conditions. In order to maintain the homeostasis, the body uses negative feedback that nullifies the trigger or stimulus that could harm the internal physiology. For example, a stimulus of high external temperature will send negative feedback to maintain the internal temperature at lower degrees.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Homeostasis, which may incorporate negative feedback mechanism'