When homeostatic mechanisms fail, an individual will experience the symptoms of

A) homeostasis.
B) negative feedback.
C) illness or disease.
D) positive feedback.


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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a. true b. false

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