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what does the term homeostasis refer to?
a hormonal imbalance
b a state of disease
c continuous growth
d the maintenance of a stable internal environment
Homeostasis is a fundamental concept in biology. It refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism despite changes in the external environment. Hormonal imbalance (A) is a disruption of hormone levels. Continuous growth (C) is about an increase in size or number over time. A state of disease (B) is when the body's normal functioning is impaired. Only option D aligns with the definition of homeostasis.
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D. The maintenance of a stable internal environment