Body's Response Mechanisms

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What is the role of glucagon in the body?

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Glucagon is a hormone that increases blood sugar levels by promoting the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

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What is a stimulus in the context of the body's response mechanisms?

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A stimulus is an initial change in the environment that triggers a response in the body.

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What is the function of a sensor in the body's response system?

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A sensor detects changes in the environment and sends information to the control center.

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What is an effector in the body's response mechanisms?

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An effector is a part of the body that carries out a response to a stimulus, such as muscles or glands.

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How does insulin function in the body?

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

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What is the control center's role in the body's response mechanisms?

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The control center processes information from sensors and determines the appropriate response.

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What happens when blood sugar levels are high?

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The pancreas releases insulin to help lower blood sugar levels.

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What happens when blood sugar levels are low?

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The pancreas releases glucagon to increase blood sugar levels.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What is negative feedback in the context of body responses?

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Negative feedback is a mechanism that counteracts a change, helping to return the body to its set point.