In your own words restate and explain Cannon's four postulates for maintaining homeostasis.

What will be an ideal response?


This is discussed in the "Cannon's Postulates Describe Regulated Variables and Control Systems" section of the chapter.

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Canaliculi are

A) also known as Volkmann's channels. B) the same as Haversian canals. C) narrow passageways in the matrix connecting lacunae to blood supply. D) layers of bony matrix laid down in rings. E) have both a fibrous outer layer and a cellular inner layer.

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. Changes in blood osmolarity that turn off the thirst center also increase the release of ADH from the pituitary gland

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Compared to other types of lipoproteins, very-low-density lipoproteins contain the _______ lipid

A. most B. least

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Most of the nail body appears pink because of the blood in the underlying capillaries.

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

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