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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

The ability of organisms to maintain internal balance is called: a. Regulation b. Sensitivity c. Homeostasis d. Adaptation
Options
A Regulation
B Sensitivity
C Homeostasis
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D Adaptation
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The term specifically used for maintaining a stable internal environment is homeostasis. Regulation is a broader term, but homeostasis is the precise biological concept.

Hint

It's the 'steady state' inside an organism.

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