Which of the following is an example of an organism being in homeostasis? Select

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Which of the following is an example of an organism being in homeostasis? Select all the correct answers. There may be more than one true statement A rabbit with a fever that is shivering because its core body temperature is lower than its setpoint temperature A mouse with a fever that has an elevated core body temperature that is equal to its hypothalamic setpoint temperature A hoary marmot in torpor that has a decreased core body temperature that is equal to its decreased hypothalamic setpoint temperature A dog shivering in cold weather to increase body temperature, but that currently has a core body temperature that is lower than the setpoint temperature A child experiencing a fever seizure that is sweating because his core body temperature is higher than its setpoint temperature An ASU student sweating on the way to class because her core body temperature is higher than her setpoint temperature

Explanation / Answer

In the above question, all the examples are of organism being in homeostasis and all are correct to the best of my knowledge.

2) Second example is correct because elevated core body temperature is maintained by its hypothalamic setpoint temperature in brain.

3) Third example is correct because as core body temperature decreases, its hypothalamic setpoint temperature also decreases.

5) Child experiencing sweating because his body temperature is higher than its normal temperature.

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