Question

which of the following examples best illustrates the concept of homeostasis in living organisms? a bird migrating south for the winter. a plant growing taller to reach sunlight. a human sweating to cool down on a hot day. a bacteria moving towards a source of food. according to the text, what is the primary function of reproduction in living organisms? to ensure the survival of the species by creating new individuals. to allow organisms to adapt to changes in their environment. to increase the size and complexity of individual organisms. to maintain a stable internal environment.

Explanation:

Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment. Sweating to cool down on a hot day is a homeostatic mechanism in humans to regulate body - temperature. Reproduction is mainly about creating new individuals to ensure the survival of the species.

Answer:

1. A human sweating to cool down on a hot day.
2. To ensure the survival of the species by creating new individuals.