The concept of homeostasis
A)Refers to maintaining conditions of constancy of the internal environment
B)Includes the concept of an error signal
C)Includes the concept of feedforward regulation
D)Includes all of the choices
E)Includes none of the choices

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of constant conditions in the internal environment of an organism. This process involves the detection of changes in physiological variables, which serve as error signals indicating deviations from the set point. Homeostasis also includes feedforward regulation, which allows for anticipatory adjustments in response to anticipated changes in the environment, thereby helping to maintain stable internal conditions. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

The Concept of Homeostasis