The process by which the body uses energy to adjust to changes in environmental conditions is called
a. homeostasis.
b. thermoregulation.
c. adaptive thermogenesis.
d. the thermic effect of food.
C
Adaptive thermogenesis is the process by which the body uses energy to adjust to changes in physical and biologic conditions. Homeostasis refers to the overall process of maintaining a con-stant environment in the body in response to changing conditions. Thermoregulation refers to maintenance of constant temperature in the body. The thermic effect of food is the energy used to digest, absorb, metabolize, and store food.
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