Ruth has weighed 130 pounds all her adult life.During her pregnancy,she gained 25 pounds. After having her baby,Ruth's weight returned naturally to 130 pounds.For Ruth,130 pounds
Is a(n) ________,and her body went back to it through the process of ________.

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Ruth's consistent weight of 130 pounds acts as a set point, which is the weight her body naturally gravitates towards. The process through which her body returns to this weight after a change (such as pregnancy) is known as homeostasis, which is the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment.

Ruth Has Weighed 130 Pounds All Her Adult Life