Question

Which of the following best defines homeostasis? the maintenance of an organism���s internal environment within certain limits. the ability of an organism to find its own food. the maintenance of an organism���s external environment within broad limits. the ability of an organism to find a mate.

Answer 1

it is B maintain a stable internal environment

Answer 2

The right option is; The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment within certain limits.

Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to adjust its internal environment in order to maintain a stable equilibrium regardless of the external changing conditions. An example of homeostasis is when warm blooded animals regulate their body temperature in an effort to maintain a constant internal temperature such as when they sweat to cool off in a hot environment.