Which of the following statements about homeostasis is FALSE?
A) The extracellular fluid is maintained in a state compatible for life.
B) The primary mechanism to maintain homeostasis is positive feedback.
C) Homeostasis is the maintenance of the internal environment.
D) Illness can result if homeostasis is disrupted.
E) The organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis.

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The primary mechanism to maintain homeostasis is negative feedback, not positive feedback. Negative feedback mechanisms work to correct deviations from a set point, whereas positive feedback amplifies changes, which is not typically how homeostasis is maintained.

Which of the Following Statements About Homeostasis Is FALSE