Question

Homeostasis is

(a) tendency of biological systems to change with change in environment

(b) tendency of biological systems to resist change

(c) disturbance of self regulatory system and natural controls

(d) biotic materials used in homeopathic medicines.

Answer 1

(b) The ability to maintain a steady state within constantly changing environment is essential for the survival of living systems. The maintenance of a constant internal environment is called homeostasis