The optimal value of the system variable in a homeostatic system is termed the
A) thermostat.
B) detector.
C) set point.
D) correctional mechanism.
E) homeostatic variable.

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The term used for the optimal value of the system variable in a homeostatic system is the set point. It is the value at which the system attempts to maintain stability through feedback mechanisms. The other options are not correct: A) thermostat is a device that senses and controls temperature, B) detector is a general term for any device that can sense the change in the system, D) correctional mechanism is a general term for any action taken to correct an error in the system and E) homeostatic variable is a general term for any variable that is regulated by a homeostatic system.

The Optimal Value of the System Variable in a Homeostatic