Question

17 of 18 sci_life_cfa1_cells_sy26 question 1 - 17 temperature of a cells environment increases by 5°c. if the cell is to maintain homeostasis, what must happen? the cell must increase its internal temperature by 5 °c. the cell must decrease its internal temperature by 10 °c. the cell must work to regain its original temperature. the cell must absorb heat from the environment to reset the temperature.

Explanation:

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment. When the external temperature increases, the cell needs to counter - act this change to keep its internal conditions stable. It must work to regain its original temperature to maintain homeostasis. Increasing its internal temperature would not be homeostasis as it's moving further from the original stable state. Decreasing by 10°C is an over - correction. Absorbing heat from the environment would make the situation worse.

Answer:

The cell must work to regain its original temperature.