Homeostasis and Regulation: Maintaining a Stable Internal Environment

Question 1

In a negative feedback mechanism for maintaining homeostasis, which component is NOT involved?

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Positive feedback

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Receptor

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Control center

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Effector

Question 2

Which scenario poses a challenge to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment?

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Exposure to extreme heat

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Regular exercise

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Adequate sleep

Question 3

In a negative feedback mechanism, which component does NOT respond to a stimulus?

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Stimulus

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Receptor

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Control center

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Effector

Question 4

What is the key difference between positive and negative feedback mechanisms?

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Positive feedback reinforces a stimulus, while negative feedback counteracts a stimulus

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Negative feedback amplifies a stimulus, while positive feedback diminishes a stimulus

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Positive feedback mechanisms are more common in the body than negative feedback mechanisms

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There is no difference between positive and negative feedback mechanisms

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a physiological variable regulated by homeostasis?

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Mood

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Blood pressure

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Body temperature

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Blood sugar levels

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of homeostasis?

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Achieving complete independence from the surrounding environment

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Maintaining a constant internal environment

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Regulating body temperature within a narrow range

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Responding to external changes to maintain balance

Question 7

Which type of feedback mechanism reduces the response to a stimulus?

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Negative feedback

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Positive feedback

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Positive reinforcement

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Negative reinforcement

Question 8

How does the concept of homeostasis apply to ecosystems?

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Ecosystems maintain a relatively stable balance of species

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Abiotic factors have no influence on ecosystem homeostasis

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Ecosystems are constantly changing and have no stable state

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Homeostasis only applies to individual organisms, not ecosystems

Question 9

Which scientific method step is crucial for investigating the regulation of homeostasis?

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Designing a controlled experiment

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Formulating a testable hypothesis

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Collecting relevant data

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Drawing valid conclusions

Question 10

In a negative feedback loop, how does the physiological variable change in response to a stimulus, and what happens to the stimulus itself?

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The physiological variable increases, causing the stimulus to decrease.

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The physiological variable decreases, causing the stimulus to increase.

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The physiological variable stays the same, and the stimulus also stays the same.

Question 11

When blood glucose levels rise, the pancreas releases insulin. What type of mechanism is this?

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Negative feedback

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Positive feedback

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Homeostatic imbalance

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Stimulus-response

Question 12

Which of the following is a primary function of the endocrine system?

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Regulates blood sugar levels

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Controls muscle contractions

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Transmits nerve impulses

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Digests food

Question 13

When the body is under stress, which of the following hormones is released?

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Epinephrine

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Insulin

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Glucagon

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Testosterone

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a homeostatic imbalance?

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A high fever

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Body temperature remaining stable at 37 degrees Celsius

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Blood pressure decreasing after exercise

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Insulin levels rising in response to high blood sugar

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of a negative feedback loop?

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Returns the body to its set point

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Amplifies the initial stimulus

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Involves the release of only one hormone

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Is typically found in reproductive processes

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of homeostasis?

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Independent of external factors

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Maintenance of a stable internal environment

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Dynamic and continually adjusted

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Requires regulation mechanisms

Question 17

Which type of feedback mechanism reverses the direction of change and returns the system to its original state?

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Negative feedback

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Positive feedback

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Dual feedback

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No feedback

Question 18

The receptor in a feedback mechanism detects:

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Changes in the regulated variable

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Signals from the control center

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Responses from the effector

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Homeostatic imbalances

Question 19

Which hormone plays a primary role in regulating blood sugar levels?

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Insulin

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Glucagon

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Adrenaline

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Thyroxine

Question 20

The process by which the body maintains a constant core temperature is called:

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Thermoregulation

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Osmoregulation

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Endocrine regulation

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Nervous regulation

Question 21

In a feedback mechanism, the set point represents the:

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Desired value of the regulated variable

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Range of acceptable values for the regulated variable

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Threshold at which the feedback mechanism activates

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Rate of change of the regulated variable

Question 22

Negative feedback mechanisms:

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Reverse the initial disturbance

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Magnify the initial disturbance

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Cause an ongoing cycle of change

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Have no effect on the regulated variable

Question 23

The kidney contributes to homeostasis primarily by regulating:

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Water balance

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Blood pressure

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Blood sugar

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Body temperature

Question 24

Which of the following is an external factor that can influence homeostasis?

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Exercise

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Hormone secretion

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Nutrient absorption

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Changes in blood pressure

Question 25

How do the kidneys help maintain the balance of electrolytes in the body?

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They filter out extra ions from the blood and get rid of them in urine.

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They take back important ions from the urine and send them to the liver.

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They make hormones that control how ions move in the body.

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They keep extra ions in the bladder until they're needed.

Question 26

How do negative feedback mechanisms help maintain homeostasis?

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They reverse changes in the body.

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They increase changes in the body.

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They only respond to changes outside the body.

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They only respond to small changes in the body.

Question 27

Which characteristic is associated with homeostasis?

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Internal stability

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External change

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Random variation

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Lack of control

Question 28

Which feedback mechanism amplifies the response to a stimulus?

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Positive feedback

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Negative feedback

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Balanced feedback

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There is no such type of feedback mechanism

Question 29

Which component is NOT involved in a feedback loop in maintaining homeostasis?

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Stimulus

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Receptor

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Control center

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Effector

Question 30

Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels?

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Insulin

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Epinephrine

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Thyroid hormone

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Estrogen

Question 31

What type of feedback mechanism is it when the response counteracts the original stimulus?

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Negative feedback

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Positive feedback

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Hormonal feedback

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Neural feedback

Question 32

Which brain region is responsible for maintaining body temperature?

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Hypothalamus

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Cerebellum

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Medulla

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Pituitary gland

Question 33

What is the term for an organism's ability to maintain a stable internal environment?

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Homeostasis

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Metabolism

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Respiration

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Excretion

Question 34

What is the primary function of thermoreceptors?

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Detect changes in temperature

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Regulate blood flow

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Produce hormones

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Transmit nerve impulses

Question 35

Which hormone is secreted in response to low blood sugar levels?

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Glucagon

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Insulin

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Epinephrine

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Cortisol

Question 36

What is the primary function of the kidneys in relation to homeostasis?

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Regulating water and electrolyte balance

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Producing hormones

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Pumping blood

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Digesting food

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism involved in maintaining acid-base balance?

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Digestive system

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Buffer systems

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Respiratory system

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Circulatory system

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of homeostasis in living organisms?

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Homeostasis requires conscious effort.

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Homeostasis involves maintaining a stable internal environment.

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Homeostasis is essential for life.

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of a negative feedback mechanism involved in maintaining homeostasis?

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Regulation of blood glucose levels by insulin and glucagon

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Contraction of smooth muscles in the digestive system

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Release of adrenaline during the fight-or-flight response

Question 40

Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys, helping to maintain water balance?

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Insulin

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Adrenaline

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Thyroid hormone

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of a control system that maintains a steady state in a system, analogous to how homeostasis functions in the body?

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The thermostat in a house

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A stop sign

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A weather vane

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A car engine

Question 42

Which of the following factors can disrupt or affect the state of homeostasis within an organism?

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Stress

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Homeostasis is not affected by environmental factors.

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Only genetics can affect homeostasis.

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Homeostasis is only affected by internal factors.

Question 43

One potential disadvantage of homeostasis is that it:

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It can limit adaptations to new environments.

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It ensures optimal functioning of cells and organs.

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It allows organisms to survive in changing conditions.

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of a thermoregulatory mechanism used by mammals to maintain body temperature?

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Shivering

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Changing color

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Laying eggs

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Burying underground

Question 45

Which of the following is a potential consequence of prolonged disruption or failure of homeostasis within an organism?

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Disease

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Improved fitness

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Accelerated growth

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Enhanced immune response

Question 46

One of the primary benefits of homeostasis is that it:

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Maintains optimal cell function

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Eliminates the risk of infections

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Reduces the need for nutrition

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Prevents aging

Question 47

Which of the following statements about homeostasis is accurate?

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Homeostasis involves both positive and negative feedback mechanisms to maintain a steady state.

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Homeostasis is maintained solely by external factors.

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Homeostasis is only maintained through positive feedback mechanisms.

Question 48

What is the primary function of the nervous system concerning homeostasis?

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Detects and responds swiftly to changes in the internal environment

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Delivers nutrients and removes waste products

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Produces hormones for body function regulation

Question 49

Which hormone does the pituitary gland release to stimulate the adrenal glands?

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ACTH

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LH

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FSH

Question 50

In the brainstem, which homeostatic process does the medulla oblongata control?

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Heart rate

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Fluid balance

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Blood glucose levels

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Body temperature

Question 51

What is the function of thermoreceptors in the skin?

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Detect changes in body temperature

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Regulate blood pressure

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Monitor blood oxygen levels

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Control hormone secretion

Question 52

Which function does the hypothalamus play in maintaining homeostasis?

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Regulates body temperature and hunger

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Produces insulin and glucagon

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Controls blood sugar levels

Question 53

What is the main purpose of a positive feedback mechanism in the human body?

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To strengthen and accelerate a response

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To slow down or prevent a response

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To preserve a steady internal environment

Question 54

Identify a homeostatic response to an increase in body temperature:

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Sweating and dilation of blood vessels

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Increased heart rate and breathing

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Release of thyroid hormone

Question 55

What is the primary role of the kidneys in homeostasis?

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Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance

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Produce hormones to control blood pressure

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Filter waste products from the blood

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Transport oxygen and nutrients