Endocrine System Test

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What is the Endocrine System?

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The Endocrine System is a network of glands that produce and release hormones to regulate various body functions, including metabolism, growth, and mood.

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What is Homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment in the body, often involving feedback regulation.

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What is a Negative Feedback Loop?

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A Negative Feedback Loop is a process in which a system responds to a change by initiating responses that counteract that change, helping to maintain stability.

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What is a Positive Feedback Loop?

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A Positive Feedback Loop is a process that amplifies a change or output, leading to an even greater change in the same direction.

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What role does insulin play in blood sugar regulation?

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Insulin is a hormone released by the pancreas that helps lower blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

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What triggers the release of insulin?

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The release of insulin is triggered by high blood sugar levels.

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What is the stimulus in a feedback loop?

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The stimulus is the initial change that triggers a response in a feedback loop, such as an increase in body temperature.

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What is the role of glucagon in blood sugar regulation?

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Glucagon is a hormone that raises blood sugar levels by promoting the conversion of stored glycogen into glucose in the liver.

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What happens during sweating as a response to heat?

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Sweating is a cooling mechanism that helps lower body temperature when it rises above normal.

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What is the effect of a Negative Feedback Loop on a stimulus?

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A Negative Feedback Loop decreases the effect of the stimulus, helping to return the system to its set point.