A homeostatic mechanism that controls when we eat and how much we eat is called:
A) long-term regulation
B) generativity regulation
C) sensitivity selection
D) short-term regulation

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Short-term regulation refers to the homeostatic mechanism that controls immediate hunger and satiety based on factors such as glucose levels and gut hormones. Long-term regulation involves more gradual changes in weight and energy balance, while generativity regulation and sensitivity selection are not related to eating behavior.

A Homeostatic Mechanism That Controls When We Eat and How