Bell Work 12/12 - Homeostasis

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What is homeostasis?

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The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment.

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What is negative feedback?

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A process that counteracts a change in a system to return to a set point.

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What is a response in biological terms?

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Your body's reaction to change in the environment.

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What is the normal blood glucose level in mg/100mL?

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90 mg/100 mL.

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True or False: Negative feedback returns to the set point.

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True.

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What is the role of receptors in homeostasis?

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Receptors detect changes in the internal or external environment.

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What is an example of a homeostatic process?

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Regulation of body temperature.

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What is the difference between positive and negative feedback?

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Negative feedback reduces the output of a system, while positive feedback enhances it.

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What happens when blood sugar levels rise?

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The pancreas releases insulin to lower blood sugar levels.

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What is the function of insulin?

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Insulin helps cells absorb glucose from the bloodstream.