Homeostasis refers to an organism's ability to regulate its internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


TRUE

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Diabetes mellitus produces many homeostatic imbalances, including acidosis. The pH imbalance is due to ketoacidosis, which results from excessive accumulation of by-products of fat metabolism, as the body cannot meet energy needs from carbohydrate metabolism. Sally is a teenaged diabetic who sometimes rebels by not taking her insulin. Her mother takes her to the hospital because her breathing has

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What will be an ideal response?

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