Homeostasis and Its Functions

What is homeostasis? Fill in the blank: Homeostasis is _________.

• the body’s ability to stay balanced even when things outside change.

• a system that controls only heart rate.

Which of these is controlled by homeostasis?

• All of the above

• Blood pressure

All body systems maintain homeostasis.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is the role of homeostasis in living things?

• It helps living things grow faster.

• It helps living things regulate their internal environment.

Homeostasis regulates ________ systems.

• body

• economic

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3