Homeostasis Quiz: Human Body System Questions

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     The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment is called

    • Homeostasis
    • Osmosis
    • Cell transport
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Homeostasis quiz: Human body system questions. Homeostasis is basically the body’s ability to maintain its internal processes taking into account what is happening in the environment that a living thing exists. The main mechanisms of homeostasis are body temperature, body fluid composition, blood sugar, gas concentrations, and blood pressure. Learn more about this by taking the quiz.

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  • 2. 

    What describes a lack of water in the blood?

    • Dehydration

    • Hydration

    • Nutrition

    Correct Answer
    A. Dehydration
    Explanation
    Dehydration is the correct answer because it refers to the condition in which the body lacks an adequate amount of water. When there is a lack of water in the blood, it can lead to various symptoms such as thirst, dry mouth, dizziness, and decreased urine output. Dehydration can occur due to excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, or not drinking enough fluids. It is important to stay hydrated to maintain proper bodily functions and prevent complications.

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  • 3. 

    What is the evaporation of a liquid to cool the body?

    • Sweating

    • Shivering

    • Breathing

    Correct Answer
    A. Sweating
    Explanation
    Sweating is the correct answer because when our body temperature rises, the sweat glands release sweat onto the skin's surface. As the sweat evaporates, it absorbs heat from the body, cooling it down. This process helps regulate our body temperature and prevent overheating. Shivering is a response to cold temperatures, not to cool the body. Breathing does not directly contribute to cooling the body.

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  • 4. 

    Temperature, exercise, hydration, sugar levels, nourishment, and diseases all affect homeostasis.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because all the factors mentioned, such as temperature, exercise, hydration, sugar levels, nourishment, and diseases, can have an impact on the body's ability to maintain homeostasis. Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to regulate its internal environment and keep it stable despite external changes. These factors can disrupt the balance and trigger physiological responses to restore equilibrium. For example, if the body temperature rises, it will initiate sweating to cool down and maintain a stable temperature. Similarly, if blood sugar levels drop, the body will release hormones to increase glucose levels.

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  • 5. 

    Diabetes is a disease where sufferers cannot control their blood glucose levels.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Diabetes is a chronic medical condition characterized by the inability of the body to regulate blood glucose levels effectively. People with diabetes have high blood sugar levels because their body either does not produce enough insulin or does not use insulin properly. This lack of control over blood glucose levels is what defines diabetes as a disease. Therefore, the statement "Diabetes is a disease where sufferers cannot control their blood glucose levels" is true.

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  • 6. 

    If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:

    • Lower the body temperature

    • Get frost bite

    • Increase body temperature

    Correct Answer
    A. Increase body temperature
    Explanation
    When the environment gets cold, our body temperature tends to drop. Shivering is a reflex action that helps increase body temperature by generating heat through muscle contractions. The rapid contractions of muscles produce heat, which helps to warm up the body. Therefore, shivering is a natural response to cold temperatures in order to maintain a stable body temperature.

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  • 7. 

    Most bacteria that cause sickness in humans grow best at 98.6oF. Sometimes a fever is the body's response to the bacteria. What is the reason for developing a fever?

    • The increase the temperature of the body to kill the bacteria

    • To lower the temperature of the body to kill the bacteria

    • To make you feel miserable

    Correct Answer
    A. The increase the temperature of the body to kill the bacteria
    Explanation
    When the body develops a fever, it increases its temperature in order to kill the bacteria causing the sickness. Higher body temperatures can inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria, making it more difficult for them to survive and spread. Therefore, by raising the body's temperature, the immune system aims to eliminate the bacteria and restore health.

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  • 8. 

    Balanced internal conditions inside the body is called ____________. 

    Correct Answer
    homeostasis, Homeostatis
    Explanation
    Homeostasis refers to the process by which the body maintains stable internal conditions, such as temperature, pH, and electrolyte balance, despite changes in the external environment. This regulation is crucial for the body's proper functioning and survival.

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  • 9. 

    Homeostasis in the human body is often maintained by a:

    • Negative feed back loop

    • Positive feed back loop

    • Brain loop

    Correct Answer
    A. Negative feed back loop
    Explanation
    Homeostasis is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment. Negative feedback loops are a key mechanism in homeostasis, where the body detects a change in a certain variable and activates mechanisms to reverse or counteract that change, bringing the variable back to its set point. This helps maintain stability and balance in the body. Positive feedback loops, on the other hand, amplify or reinforce a change, which is not conducive to maintaining homeostasis. "Brain loop" is not a recognized term or concept in relation to homeostasis.

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  • 10. 

    The "cause" for something to happen is the

    • Stimulus

    • Response

    • Effect

    Correct Answer
    A. Stimulus
    Explanation
    The "cause" for something to happen is the stimulus. A stimulus is an event or action that triggers a response or reaction. It can be any external or internal factor that influences or provokes a change in behavior, physiology, or thought process. In this context, the stimulus is the initial factor that sets off a chain of events leading to a specific outcome or effect.

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  • 11. 

    Homeostasis is maintaining a stable external environment

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Homeostasis is actually the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment, not external. This is achieved through various physiological processes that regulate body temperature, blood pH, and other factors to keep them within a narrow range.

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  • 12. 

    Find all the words that could describe homeostasis (click all that apply)

    • Stable

    • Balance

    • Equal

    • Over

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Stable
    A. Balance
    A. Equal
    Explanation
    Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism or system to maintain internal stability and balance. The words "stable," "balance," and "equal" accurately describe this concept as they imply a state of equilibrium and consistency. However, the word "over" does not relate to homeostasis as it suggests a state of excess or surpassing a certain limit.

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  • 13. 

    Find all the examples of the body showing homeostasis. (click all that apply)

    • Maintaining the body temperature of 98.6

    • Body regulating sugar in the body

    • Thinking

    • The body making you thirsty when you are dehydrated

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Maintaining the body temperature of 98.6
    A. Body regulating sugar in the body
    A. The body making you thirsty when you are dehydrated
    Explanation
    The examples of the body showing homeostasis are maintaining the body temperature of 98.6, body regulating sugar in the body, and the body making you thirsty when you are dehydrated. Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment, and these examples demonstrate the body's mechanisms to regulate temperature, blood sugar levels, and fluid balance to maintain overall equilibrium.

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  • 14. 

    Maintaining homestasis is the difference between .... click all that apply

    • Life

    • Death

    • Cell transport

    • Diffusion

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Life
    A. Death
    Explanation
    Maintaining homeostasis is crucial for the survival and functioning of living organisms. It refers to the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. Without the ability to maintain homeostasis, life would not be possible as the organism would not be able to regulate its body temperature, pH levels, or other vital functions. On the other hand, death occurs when homeostasis can no longer be maintained, leading to the cessation of vital bodily functions. Therefore, both life and death are directly related to the concept of maintaining homeostasis. Cell transport and diffusion, although important processes, are not directly related to the difference between life and death.

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  • 15. 

    What happens to your body and homeostasis when you work out? Click all that are true

    • Muscles need more oxygen, so your heart beats faster increasing his heart rate, which pumps more blood, and then the blood delivers oxygen to the organs

    • You start to shiver to warm the body up

    • You start to sweat to cool the body down

    • The muscles get pumped from you pumping iron

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Muscles need more oxygen, so your heart beats faster increasing his heart rate, which pumps more blood, and then the blood delivers oxygen to the organs
    A. You start to sweat to cool the body down
    Explanation
    When you work out, your muscles need more oxygen to meet the increased demand for energy. As a result, your heart beats faster, increasing its heart rate. This increased heart rate pumps more blood, which delivers oxygen to the organs in your body. Additionally, as your body temperature rises during exercise, you start to sweat in order to cool down.

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