Homeostasis

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Which of the following is not regulated by homeostasis?

• body temperature
• blood sugar
• blood pH
• body movements

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body movements

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

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homeostasis

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

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increase body temperature

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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.

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Negative Feedback Loop

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The organ responsible for producing insulin is...

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Pancreas

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What is the name of the simple sugar found in your blood?

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glucose

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Detects change and sends a message to the control center

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receptor