The nurse is assessing her newly admitted patient and finds data that indicates conditions in the body have shifted out of normal range
The nurse is aware that an example of a bodily function that restores homeostasis when conditions shift out of normal range would be what?
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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