Question

which of the following are examples of homeostasis? select all that apply a a person sweats to cool down while sitting outside in the sun. b an amoeba dividing into two daughter cells. c bacteria moving towards sugar. d a bird fluffs its feathers to retain more heat on a cold day.

Explanation:

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment. Sweating regulates body - temperature in humans and feather - fluffing regulates body - temperature in birds. Option b is cell division, not homeostasis. Option c is chemotaxis, not homeostasis.

Answer:

A. A person sweats to cool down while sitting outside in the sun., D. A bird fluffs its feathers to retain more heat on a cold day.