Which of the following examples illustrates a homeostatic mechanism?
A) Shivering in response to a drop inbody temperature
B) Increasing body temperature during exercise
C) Decreasing body temperature during prolonged exposure to cold conditions
D) Dehydration from lack of water intake
E) Frostbite on exposure to cold

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Shivering in response to a drop in body temperature is a homeostatic mechanism because it is a physiological response aimed at restoring the body's internal temperature to its set point.

Which of the Following Examples Illustrates a Homeostatic Mechanism