The maintenance of steady states of temperature and blood pressure are examples of
A)thermostasis.
B)homeostasis.
C)intrinsic motivation.
D)biological rhythm.

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Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment despite external fluctuations. The steady states of temperature and blood pressure are examples of homeostatic processes. Thermostasis refers specifically to the maintenance of a steady state of temperature, while intrinsic motivation and biological rhythm are not related to this concept.

The Maintenance of Steady States of Temperature and Blood Pressure