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Which describes the primary function of the nervous system in keeping the body in homeostasis? It processes the environment and sends out signals. It controls movement and provides structure. It physically breaks down and absorbs food. It puts oxygen in the blood, which is essential for life.

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A.) It processes the environment and sends out signals.

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The right answer is: It processes the environment and sends out signals.

Homeostasis is the ability of a system to maintain the equilibrium of its internal environment, regardless of external constraints. At the level of an organism, it is the set of parameters that must remain constant or adapt to specific needs, such as body temperature, blood glucose, blood pressure or heart rate.

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