The process by which the body attempts to maintain a stable, internal environment in order to maintain physiological activities and proper balance is known as:
a. Homeostasis
b. Hemostasis
c. Hemodynamics
d. Hemolysis
a
Rational: a. Correct.
b. Hemostasis is the body's attempt to correct bleeding and is a function of homeostasis.
c. Hemodynamics is the regulation of fluid movement through the blood vessels and is a component of homeostasis.
d. Hemolysis is the destruction of blood cells.
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