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Which statement best describes how panting after running helps a person's body maintain homeostasis? EXPLAIN THE ANSWER

A). It keeps the person's body warm when it is cold outside.


B). It rids the body of harmful organisms in the respiratory tract.


C). It brings more oxygen into the body to help meet increased energy

needs.


D). It signals the body to start exercising to prevent getting out of

shape.

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C). It brings more oxygen into the body to help meet increased energy needs.
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Answer:

the answer is C

Step-by-step explanation

we all know they homeostasis is the regulation of body fluids and temperature in the body , as the runner is panting , he is also sweating , sweating regulates the body temperature , panting is a signal to the brain that the person is losing oxygen so while panting , the runner is catching his breath

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