Homeostasis

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The "cause" for something to happen is the

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stimulus

Front

What is the stimulus in the blood clotting model?

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Break or tear in blood vessel wall

Front

What is the response in the blood clotting model?

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Clotting occurs from platelets

Front

What type of feedback is shown in the blood clotting model?

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Positive

Front

What is the response when you are hungry?

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eating

Front

According to the model, what is a normal blood glucose (sugar) level? Options: 270 mg/100mL, 180 mg/100 mL, 45 mg/100 mL, 90 mg/100 mL

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90 mg/100 mL

Front

According to the model, what is the response to HIGH blood glucose (sugar)?

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Pancreas releases insulin into blood

Front

According to the model, what is the response to LOW blood glucose (sugar)?

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Pancreas releases glucagon into blood

Front

According to the model, what would happen if the pancreas did NOT detect rising blood glucose (sugar) level? Options: Blood sugar would return to normal, Most body cells would take up more glucose, Blood sugar would stay above normal, The liver would get the message to store glucose as glycogen

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Blood sugar would stay above normal

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Homeostasis

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is the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment