Luisa is working out at a gym and her body temperature begins to rise. To cool itself down, her body begins to sweat. After showing however, her body temperature drops below ideal, so her body begins to shiver to warm itself up
This example illustrates the concept of
A) libido.
B) homeostasis.
C) satiation.
D) drives.
Answer: B
Rationale: Homeostasis refers to the body's physiological processes that allow it to maintain consistent internal states in response to the outer environment. In this example, the body uses various mechanisms to maintain its temperature.
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