Which of the following is not an example of homeostasis?

a) After plunging into icy-cold water, Gary's core body temperature rapidly drops.

b) While exercising, Julia's heart rate and breathing increase to balance the increased oxygen use by her muscle cells.

c) On a hot day, to prevent dehydration, Martin's kidneys remove very little water from his blood.

d) After eating a candy bar, April's pancreas secretes insulin, which removes the excess blood sugar.

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Kamari Cobb

Biology

20 April, 23:06

Which of the following is not an example of homeostasis?

a) After plunging into icy-cold water, Gary's core body temperature rapidly drops.

b) While exercising, Julia's heart rate and breathing increase to balance the increased oxygen use by her muscle cells.

c) On a hot day, to prevent dehydration, Martin's kidneys remove very little water from his blood.

d) After eating a candy bar, April's pancreas secretes insulin, which removes the excess blood sugar.

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Pogo · Answer 1

The best answer to the question you have presented above is letter a. The statement that is NOT an example of homeostasis is 'After plunging into icy-cold water, Gary's core body temperature rapidly drops'. This is because it should increase rather than decrease.