According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), influenza is a respiratory illness caused by the flu virus. Some of the symptoms include cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and vomiting.
Which statement represents a reasonable claim about the effects of the flu virus on the body’s ability to maintain homeostasis?
A
Influenza affects one major system, which must work to restore homeostasis.
B
Influenza affects one system, but multiple systems must interact in order to restore homeostasis.
C
Influenza affects multiple systems and multiple systems must interact in order to restore homeostasis.
D
Influenza affects one major system and secondary systems, but the major system works to restore homeostasis.
C
Influenza affects multiple systems and multiple systems must interact in order to restore homeostasis.