Homeostasis

Front

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

Back

increase body temperature

Front

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

Back

increase body temperature

Front

The "cause" for something to happen is the

Back

stimulus

Front

The "effect" of a given stimulus is the...

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response

Front

What type of feedback loop is shown? Options: negative, neutral, positive

Back

positive

Front

What could result from failure to maintain homeostasis?

Back

All three: lack of internal balance, eventual death, difficulty carrying on metabolism.

Front

The two types of feedback systems that help organisms maintain homeostasis are:

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positive and negative 

Front

Maintaining body temperature is an example of a:

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negative feedback loop

Front

When glucose levels in the blood rise, your brain sends a signal to your pancreas. The pancreas releases insulin, which opens channels in cell membranes to allow glucose to enter the cell, lowering blood sugar levels. Options: Positive Feedback Response, Negative Feedback Loop

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Negative Feedback Loop

Front

What is the point of a feedback loop?

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To make sure the conditions in the body remain stable