The process of maintaining the internal environment in a state compatible for life is called __________, and it occurs primarily through __________.
A) homeostasis : negative feedback
B) positive feedback : intrinsic control
C) intrinsic control : negative feedback
D) negative feedback : intrinsic control
E) intrinsic control : homeostasis

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Homeostasis is the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment, and it primarily occurs through mechanisms of negative feedback, which help to counteract changes that deviate from the norm.

The Process of Maintaining the Internal Environment in a State