Human Anatomy & Physiology
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780805382952
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 17CYR
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
Structure and function are closely related at the organ level only.
Homeostasis is the condition of having a dynamic equilibrium of the internal environment.
Positive feedback loops are triggered by a deviation from the set point of a regulated variable and are shut down when conditions return to the set point.
The effects of negative feedback loops are amplified to create an escalating response.
Cell-cell communication is required to coordinate the activities of the whole body.
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