Ruth has weighed 130 pounds all her adult life. During her pregnancy, she gained 25 pounds. After having her baby, Ruth's weight returned naturally to 130 pounds. For Ruth, 130 pounds was a(n) _______, and her body went back to it through the process of _______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
set point; homeostasis
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