If blood sugar levels drop below normal, the digestive system is primarily responsible for returning levels to normal. This is an example of
A. angiogenesis.
B. metastasis.
C. carcinogenesis.
D. homeostasis.
E. digestion.
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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