Question

What's an example of a homeostatic mechanism in an animal and how it can be disrupted?

A. Body temperature regulation can be disrupted by fever due to an infection.
B. Thirst regulation can be disrupted by excessive water consumption.
C. Blood sugar regulation can be disrupted by eating a balanced diet.
D. Respiratory rate regulation can be disrupted by regular exercise.

Answer 1

A) Body temperature regulation can be disrupted by fever due to an infection. Hence, A) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Homeostasis is the process by which animals maintain a relatively stable internal environment. An example of a homeostatic mechanism in an animal is body temperature regulation.

When the body temperature rises due to an infection, such as during a fever, it disrupts the normal homeostatic balance.

The excessive increase in body temperature is the body's response to fight against the infection, but it can be disruptive to the normal functioning of the body.