Question

what term identifies the ability of the body to regulate its internal environment within narrow limits?

1. homeostasis
2. life functions
3. catabolism
4. anabolism

Explanation:

• Homeostasis is defined as the body's ability to maintain and regulate its internal environment within stable, narrow limits.
• Life functions refer to the broad processes that sustain life (e.g., nutrition, movement), not specifically internal regulation.
• Catabolism is the breakdown of molecules to release energy, a metabolic process, not internal environment regulation.
• Anabolism is the building of molecules from smaller units, another metabolic process unrelated to this definition.

Answer:

1. Homeostasis