When maintaining homeostasis, it is important to do all of the following EXCEPT
A)
detect external conditions.
B)
control external conditions.
C)
generate compensatory responses to the changes.
D)
protect vital areas from damaging changes.
Answer:
B
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A. brainstem. B. primary somatosensory cortex. C. cerebellum. D. diencephalon. E. primary motor cortex.
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A) A frontal section B) A transverse section C) A cross section D) A midsagittal section