By detecting an imbalance, communicating information about this imbalance, and responding to this imbalance, the body is able to maintain _____

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Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of stable internal conditions in the body, and the processes of detecting, communicating, and responding to imbalances are essential for achieving this. The other options (growth, mental acuity, gastric motility) may be influenced by these processes, but are not the primary focus of homeostasis.

By Detecting an Imbalance, Communicating Information About This Imbalance, and Responding