Posted: September 5th, 2017
a) homeostasis.
When a change occurs that causes a body function to deviate from its stable range, processes are initiated to restore and maintain the steady state or homeostasis.
b) constancy.
Constancy refers to the balanced internal state of the human body maintained by physiologic and biochemical processes.
c) adaptation.
Adaptation refers to a constant, ongoing process that requires change in structure, function, or behavior so that the person is better suited to the environment.
d) stress.
Stress refers to a state produced by a change in the environment that is perceived as challenging, threatening, or damaging to the person’s dynamic balance or equilibrium.
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