Homeostasis

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The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment is called:

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homeostasis

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

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increase body temperature

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Homeostasis

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is the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment and often incorporates a form of feedback regulation

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Why is the sensation of thirst important to maintaining homeostasis?

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Water removed by the kidneys must be replaced

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Why does pulse rate increase during exercise?

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Gas exchange must happen more quickly than when a person is at rest

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The group of organisms that use the process of homeostasis includes

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all living things

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The tendency of an organism to maintain a balanced state in order to stay healthy.

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Homestasis

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If a person's blood cells shrivel (shrink) their blood is likely: isotonic, hypotonic, hypertonic

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hypertonic

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What is most likely to cause a person's blood cells to burst? Options: eating many salty foods, eating many greasy foods, drinking small amounts of water, drinking very large amounts of water.

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drinking very large amounts of water

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Which of the following is NOT an example of homeostasis?

• A human producing gametes
• A plant bending toward sunlight
• A bird drinking water when thirsty
• A dog stealing chicken off the kitchen counter when hungry

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A human producing gametes