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What is the main purpose of homeostasis?

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Homeostasis

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What is the main purpose of homeostasis?.

  1. A.To keep the internal environment stable
  2. B.To change the external environment
  3. C.To increase body temperature
  4. D.To stop all body functions

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Homeostasis

Homeostasis is the process of keeping a stable internal environment in the body despite changes outside.

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    Describe what is meant by homeostasis?

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