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nramada

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on: Jul 10, 2018
Biological systems are balanced systems maintained by the interaction of physiological mechanisms that compensate for both external and internal changes. Such a balanced system is in
 
  a. hypoxia.
  b. homeostasis.
  c. heterostasis.
  d. acclimatization.
  e. polystasis.

Question 2

Adaptation
 
  a. is seen only in nonhuman animals.
  b. is the same as acclimatization.
  c. is always temporary.
  d. is a genetic adjustment to environmental conditions.
  e. is birth defect.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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