About twelve to twenty-four hours after the previous meal, a person's blood-sugar level normally varies from 60 to 90 milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood, though it may rise to 130 mg/100 ml after meals high in carbohydrates.That the blood-sugar level is maintained within a fairly narrow range despite uneven intake of sugar is due to the body's ability to carry out

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The ability of the body to maintain a narrow range of blood-sugar levels despite uneven sugar intake is due to homeostasis, which is the process of maintaining internal stability in response to changes in the external environment. Adaptation and inheritance are not relevant in this context, and metabolism is important in regulating blood sugar levels but not the primary mechanism for maintaining homeostasis. Therefore, choice D (homeostasis) is the best answer.

About Twelve to Twenty-Four Hours After the Previous Meal, a Person's