Quiz: Homeostatic Mechanisms Questions!
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Questions and Answers
- 1.Homeostasis is also termed a dynamic equilibrium because
- A.
The body maintains an internal balance, within fluctuating limits
- B.
In homeostasis parts of the system change but the overall system stays constant
- C.
All of the above
- 2.How would the body respond to an increased environmental temperature?
- A.
Hairs on body erect
- B.
Sweating
- C.
Shivering
- D.
Dilation of blood vessels
- E.
Only A and D are correct
- 3.What component of all homeostatic control systems relays the information back to the appropriate regulator?
- A.
Monitor
- B.
Sensor
- C.
Regulator
- D.
Coordinating center
- 4.Osmoreceptors detect changes in
- A.
Blood pressure
- B.
Osmotic pressure
- C.
Blood viscosity
- 5.PH balance is maintained by:
- A.
Kidneys
- B.
Liver
- C.
Hypothalamus
- 6.Which hormone regulate the amount of glucose in the blood?
- A.
Pepsin
- B.
Trypsin
- C.
Insulin
- D.
Glycine
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