A child who was not given milk to drink began to eat chalk from the blackboard in his room to replace the missing calcium.This behavior is an example of:
A) self-regulation
B) incentives
C) a negative feedback system
D) homeostasis

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The behavior of the child trying to fulfill the missing calcium by eating chalk is an example of homeostasis, which is the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the surroundings. The child's body recognized the deficiency of calcium and adjusted its behavior to maintain the balance.

A Child Who Was Not Given Milk to Drink Began