The nurse is assessing her newly admitted patient and is aware that an example of a bodily function that restores homeostasis when conditions shift out of normal range would be:
A) Body temperature
B) Pupil dilation
C) Urination
D) Blood clotting
Ans: A
Feedback: Negative feedback mechanisms throughout the body monitor the internal environment and restore homeostasis when conditions shift out of normal range. Body temperature, blood pressure, and acid-base balances are examples of functions regulated by these compensatory mechanisms. Blood clotting in the body involves positive feedback mechanisms.
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