Ruth weighed 60 kilograms all of her adult life. During her recent pregnancy, she gained 5 extra kilograms. Within a few months, Ruth's weight returned naturally to 60 kilograms. For Ruth, 60 kilograms was a(n) ____________ and her body went back to it through a process of ____________.

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Ruth's weight of 60 kilograms is considered her set-point, a weight her body naturally returns to. The process of returning to this weight is known as homeostasis, which is the body's way of maintaining internal stability.

Ruth Weighed 60 Kilograms All of Her Adult Life