About 10 or 15 minutes after Jim starts his daily five-mile jog, he usually begins to perspire heavily. His body's tendency to maintain a steady temperature through the cooling action of sweating is a function of:
A) homeostasis.
B) self-determination.
C) incentive motivation.
D) autonomy.

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Homeostasis is the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment. In this case, Jim's body is sweating to cool down and maintain a steady temperature during his jog, which is an example of homeostasis. Self-determination, incentive motivation, and autonomy are not related to the body's cooling mechanisms.

About 10 or 15 Minutes After Jim Starts His Daily