Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-The ability to maintain a relatively constant internal environment.

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Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.

Answer: B
 An ecosystem refers to a community of living and nonliving things interacting with each other in a particular environment.

Answer: C
 Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that occur within an organism to maintain life.

Answer: D
 An informed consent agreement is a document that explains the risks and benefits of a medical procedure or research study to a patient or participant.

Answer: E
 A hypothesis is a tentative explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested through experimentation or observation.

Answer: G
 A theory is a well-supported explanation for a phenomenon that has been extensively tested and supported by multiple lines of evidence.

Answer: H
 Critical thinking refers to the ability to analyze information, evaluate evidence, and make reasoned judgments.

Answer: I
 A placebo is a harmless substance or treatment given to a person to provide psychological relief, but which has no actual therapeutic effect.

Answer: J
 Epidemiologic studies are research studies that investigate the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in populations.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct